Brayden
Peaked at #36 nationally in 2011, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1970, Brayden has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Brayden — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2230
in 2004
Current rank
#9014
in 2024
Years tracked
32
1993–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1993, Brayden reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #2230 nationally with 79 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5498 (2014) to #9014 (2024) — a 39% drop.
As of 2024, Brayden ranks #9014 nationally for girls, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,014 | 11 |
| 2023 | #10,446 | 9 |
| 2022 | #10,526 | 9 |
| 2021 | #7,693 | 14 |
| 2020 | #10,392 | 9 |
| 2019 | #7,807 | 14 |
| 2018 | #8,697 | 12 |
| 2017 | #7,513 | 15 |
Brayden — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#36
in 2011
Current rank
#190
in 2024
Years tracked
51
1970–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1970, Brayden reached its peak popularity for boys in 2011, ranking #36 nationally with 9,024 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #62 (2014) to #190 (2024) — a 67% drop.
As of 2024, Brayden ranks #190 nationally for boys, with 1,917 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #190 | 1,917 |
| 2023 | #160 | 2,282 |
| 2022 | #149 | 2,587 |
| 2021 | #131 | 2,846 |
| 2020 | #111 | 3,292 |
| 2019 | #101 | 3,689 |
| 2018 | #84 | 4,422 |
| 2017 | #72 | 5,177 |
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 Brayden most popular?
Brayden was most popular in 2011, when it ranked #36 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brayden 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 Brayden?
At least 136,031 babies have been recorded with the name Brayden in the US since 1970, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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