How Many People Are Named Braidyn?

Complete statistics for the name Braidyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Braidyn
Very Rare
Irish/English

Braidyn is a very rare name, with only 670 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 492,352 Americans. It peaked in 2009 with 68 births and most bearers are under 30.

~670
Living in US
1 in 492,352
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
From the broad valley or broad meadow
🌐
Origin
Irish/English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Independent Creative Determined
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and originality. People associated with this number tend to be self-starters who are driven to forge their own path and take initiative.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

680
Worldwide Bearers
#3,684,242
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
670
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
588 (88%)
♀ Female
82 (12%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
677
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 677 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Braidyn Through the Generations

Braidyn has a unique story, being both rare and relatively new. With just 677 total births across all time but only 670 people alive today, it shows a high mortality rate or perhaps a name that didn't stick. The peak in 2009 with 68 births was a high-water mark, and since then, the name has been in decline. Most Braidyns are under 30, making it a truly modern name that hasn't aged well in terms of longevity. This stark contrast between its popularity in the early 2010s and its current obscurity makes Braidyn a fascinating case study in naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 23
Texas 14
Pennsylvania 6
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Braidyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Braidyn's Irish/English roots

📄 About the Name Braidyn

How Many People Have the Name Braidyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 670 people in the United States currently share the name Braidyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 492,352 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Braidyn a Common or Rare Name?

Braidyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Braidyn Mean?

Braidyn means "From the broad valley or broad meadow" and comes from Irish/English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Braidyn in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.

When Was Braidyn Most Popular?

The name Braidyn reached peak popularity in 2009, with 68 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Braidyn?

Approximately 670 people named Braidyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 677. That works out to roughly 1 in 492,352 Americans.

Is Braidyn a rare name?

Braidyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 492,352 Americans has this name.

What does the name Braidyn mean?

Braidyn means "From the broad valley or broad meadow" and comes from Irish/English origins.

Is Braidyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Braidyn are male and 12% are female.

When was Braidyn most popular?

Braidyn peaked in 2009 with 68 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US670
All-Time Births677
1 in X1 in 492,352
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2009
World Rank#3,684,242
Male %88%
Female %12%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.