Braden
Peaked at #133 nationally in 2005, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1916, Braden has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Braden — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4923
in 2002
Last ranked
#16979
in 2013
Years tracked
24
1975–2013
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1975, Braden reached its peak popularity for girls in 2002, ranking #4923 nationally with 24 babies given the name that year.
Braden hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2013, when it stood at #16979.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #16,979 | 5 |
| 2012 | #13,733 | 7 |
| 2009 | #17,748 | 5 |
| 2008 | #14,081 | 7 |
| 2007 | #15,804 | 6 |
| 2006 | #7,200 | 17 |
| 2005 | #8,984 | 12 |
| 2004 | #5,596 | 22 |
Braden — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#133
in 2005
Current rank
#1246
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1916–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Braden reached its peak popularity for boys in 2005, ranking #133 nationally with 3,046 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #357 (2014) to #1246 (2024) — a 71% drop.
As of 2024, Braden ranks #1246 nationally for boys, with 158 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,246 | 158 |
| 2023 | #1,127 | 187 |
| 2022 | #935 | 245 |
| 2021 | #904 | 254 |
| 2020 | #809 | 287 |
| 2019 | #671 | 387 |
| 2018 | #575 | 480 |
| 2017 | #546 | 513 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Braden most popular?
Braden was most popular in 2005, when it ranked #133 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Braden becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Braden?
At least 46,327 babies have been recorded with the name Braden in the US since 1916, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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