Braden Boy

Popularity: #756 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BRAY-den //ˈbreɪ.dən//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: descendant of Bradan; English: broad valley

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Braden has its roots in the Old Irish name "Bráidín," which is derived from the word "brad," meaning "sorrow" or "broad." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old Irish to Middle English, where it was influenced by the Gaelic language. The name further developed into its modern form, Braden, as it was adopted into English usage, particularly in the context of surnames and place names during the medieval period.

Historically, the name Braden can be linked to several notable figures and places. In the 7th century, the name was associated with various saints and local leaders in Ireland, contributing to its spread across the British Isles.

The name's presence in historical texts and records from the medieval period indicates its significance in local culture and identity. The name Braden also appears in various forms in early English literature, reflecting the blending of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon traditions.

Culturally, Braden carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the broad landscapes of Ireland and the enduring spirit of its people. The name has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing a connection to heritage and identity.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Brady" have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry. Overall, Braden reflects a rich historical lineage and a deep-rooted connection to the cultural narratives of the British Isles.

Famous people named Braden

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Braden Holtby is a professional ice hockey goaltender best known for winning the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals, the Vezina Trophy, and his time with the Dallas Stars.

Braden Smith is a professional American football offensive tackle best known for his career with the Indianapolis Colts and his contributions to the team's offensive line.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Braden, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Braden. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

BraydenBraedenBrandonBrendanBrennanBlakeBrodyBrock

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Braden was first seen in the United States in 1916.

Braden has ranked as high as #239 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Braden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Braden is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Braden was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Braden.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 183 183 0
2024 159 159 0
2023 187 187 0
2022 245 245 0
2021 255 255 0
2020 287 287 0
2019 388 388 0
2018 480 480 0
2017 513 513 0
2016 599 599 0
2015 758 758 0
2014 894 894 0
2013 970 965 5
2012 1,142 1,135 7
2011 1,342 1,342 0
2010 1,710 1,710 0
2009 2,039 2,034 5
2008 2,531 2,524 7
2007 2,695 2,689 6
2006 2,874 2,857 17
2005 3,058 3,046 12
2004 2,643 2,621 22
2003 2,363 2,353 10
2002 2,315 2,291 24
2001 1,936 1,923 13
2000 1,755 1,733 22
1999 1,662 1,643 19
1998 1,203 1,190 13
1997 1,062 1,050 12
1996 1,012 1,004 8
1995 835 817 18
1994 734 721 13
1993 596 585 11
1992 549 544 5
1991 447 439 8
1990 396 396 0
1989 348 342 6
1988 286 286 0
1987 294 286 8
1986 300 300 0
1985 276 276 0
1984 192 192 0
1983 160 160 0
1982 196 196 0
1981 158 158 0
1980 147 147 0
1979 118 118 0
1978 108 108 0
1977 117 117 0
1976 86 86 0
1975 91 85 6
1974 68 68 0
1973 61 61 0
1972 45 45 0
1971 59 59 0
1970 67 67 0
1969 33 33 0
1968 31 31 0
1967 34 34 0
1966 39 39 0
1965 40 40 0
1964 25 25 0
1963 23 23 0
1962 16 16 0
1961 19 19 0
1960 11 11 0
1959 15 15 0
1958 14 14 0
1957 16 16 0
1956 23 23 0
1955 22 22 0
1954 15 15 0
1953 19 19 0
1952 13 13 0
1951 7 7 0
1950 12 12 0
1949 7 7 0
1948 7 7 0
1947 15 15 0
1946 8 8 0
1944 7 7 0
1939 5 5 0
1936 7 7 0
1934 5 5 0
1931 5 5 0
1928 5 5 0
1924 7 7 0
1923 7 7 0
1916 6 6 0

Top States for Braden (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 19
16%
CA 11
9%
NC 8
7%
FL 8
7%
GA 8
7%
VA 6
5%
OH 6
5%
IL 6
5%
MI 5
4%
AR 5
4%
MO 5
4%
NY 5
4%
OK 5
4%
IN 5
4%
PA 5
4%
LA 5
4%
TN 5
4%