Broden Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBROH-den / /ˈbroʊ.dən/Irish; English
Meaning
descendant of Bródán (Irish); broad valley (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Broden is derived from the surname Bródán, which means 'descendant of Bród', a personal name meaning 'sorrow' or 'sadness'. In English, it is thought to refer to a geographical feature, specifically a broad valley, reflecting the landscape of certain regions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Broden
- Brodin
- Brodenn
International Variants
- Bród (Irish)
Famous people named Broden
Broden Kelly — comedian.
Broden D. — musician.
Fictional characters named Broden
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Broden was first seen in the United States in 1993. Broden has ranked as high as #1260 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Broden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Broden (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 82 |
| 2006 | 84 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 125 |
| 2010 | 109 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 15 |