How Many People Are Named Braydon?

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

Braydon
Very Rare
Old English

Braydon means 'hill' in Old English and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 23,476 Americans are named Braydon, making it pretty unique. The majority of people named Braydon are under 30, with the peak year being 2009.

~14,057
Living in US
1 in 23,476
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hill
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,068
Worldwide Bearers
#374,142
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
14,057
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇲🇹 Malta
1
🇲🇦 Morocco
1
🇰🇪 Kenya
1
🇵🇪 Peru
1
🇵🇭 Philippines
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
14,034 (100%)
♀ Female
23 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
13,525
Would be under 30 (95%)
720
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 14,245 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
98
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Braydon Through the Generations

Braydon has seen its popularity rise and fall over the years, peaking in 2009 with 1,034 births. Today, there are around 14,057 people named Braydon living in the US, with most under 30 years old. This modern name shows a declining trend, indicating it's more popular among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,149
Ohio 753
California 715
Pennsylvania 679
Indiana 673
Georgia 486
Florida 469
North Carolina 468
Kentucky 413
Missouri 408

✨ Similar Names to Braydon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Braydon's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Braydon

How Many People Have the Name Braydon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,057 people in the United States currently share the name Braydon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 23,476 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Braydon a Common or Rare Name?

Braydon 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 Braydon Mean?

Braydon means "hill" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Braydon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Braydon Most Popular?

The name Braydon reached peak popularity in 2009, with 1,034 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 Braydon?

Approximately 14,057 people named Braydon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,245. That works out to roughly 1 in 23,476 Americans.

Is Braydon a rare name?

Braydon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 23,476 Americans has this name.

What does the name Braydon mean?

Braydon means "hill" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Braydon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Braydon are male and 0% are female.

When was Braydon most popular?

Braydon peaked in 2009 with 1,034 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 US14,057
All-Time Births14,245
1 in X1 in 23,476
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2009
World Rank#374,142
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.