How Many People Are Named Brayden?
Complete statistics for the name Brayden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brayden is a modern name that's become quite rare. There are 134,537 people named Brayden in the US today, which makes it 1 in 2,453 Americans. It peaked in 2010 with almost 9,200 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 33 is considered the most spiritually evolved of all numbers in numerology, sometimes called the Master Teacher. It traditionally represents compassion, selfless service, and a drive to uplift others through wisdom and creative expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 136,031 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brayden Through the Generations
Brayden started as a modern, newer-generation name and has remained popular among younger generations. With 98% of Braydens under 30, it's clear why it feels so contemporary. However, the gap between the all-time births (136,031) and the current living population (134,537) is surprisingly small, indicating a recent decline. The peak in 2010 saw nearly 9,200 births, but since then, the number of new Braydens has dropped significantly. This name's journey from a trendy choice to a less common one is fascinating, especially considering its average age of just 15.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brayden's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Brayden
How Many People Have the Name Brayden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 242 people in the United States currently share the name Brayden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,369,625 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brayden a Common or Rare Name?
Brayden 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 Brayden Mean?
Brayden means "broad valley or salmon's descendant" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brayden in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Brayden Most Popular?
The name Brayden reached peak popularity in 2010, with 9,165 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 Brayden?
Approximately 242 people named Brayden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 242. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,369,625 Americans.
Is Brayden a rare name?
Brayden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,369,625 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brayden mean?
Brayden means "broad valley or salmon's descendant" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Brayden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Brayden are male and 1% are female.
When was Brayden most popular?
Brayden peaked in 2010 with 9,165 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.