How Many People Are Named Braydan?
Complete statistics for the name Braydan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Braydan, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,167 people in the US, making up 1 in 282,819 Americans. The majority, 98%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and sensitive.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 1,181 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Braydan Through the Generations
Braydan peaked in popularity in 2009 with 90 births, but its overall usage remains sparse. Today, most people named Braydan are young, with 1,154 under 30 and only 27 between 30 and 60. This name's relatively recent rise means it's still seen as fresh and contemporary, though its decline since the peak suggests it may be fading from favor.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Braydan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Braydan
How Many People Have the Name Braydan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,167 people in the United States currently share the name Braydan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 282,819 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Braydan a Common or Rare Name?
Braydan 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 Braydan Mean?
Braydan means "creative variant of Aiden" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Braydan in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Braydan Most Popular?
The name Braydan reached peak popularity in 2009, with 90 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 Braydan?
Approximately 1,167 people named Braydan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,181. That works out to roughly 1 in 282,819 Americans.
Is Braydan a rare name?
Braydan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 282,819 Americans has this name.
What does the name Braydan mean?
Braydan means "creative variant of Aiden" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Braydan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Braydan are male and 1% are female.
When was Braydan most popular?
Braydan peaked in 2009 with 90 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.