Braden
Boy name · #1153 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
In 2025, 183 baby boys were named Braden, placing it at #1153 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #411, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,836 boys born in 2025 was named Braden.
Babies named Braden per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 109-year story
Braden first appears in the Social Security records in 1916, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2005, when 3,046 boys were named Braden — good for #133 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Braden in class?
Braden scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Braden will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Braden is most common
Geography matters for names, and Braden is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Bradens were CA (15), TX (13), PA (11), GA (10), OH (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Braden
Statistically, parents drawn to Braden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Braeden, Landen, Brenden, Haiden, and Aden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Braden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 183 | #1152 |
| 2024 | 159 | #1243 |
| 2023 | 187 | #1128 |
| 2022 | 245 | #935 |
| 2021 | 255 | #901 |
| 2020 | 287 | #809 |
| 2019 | 388 | #671 |
| 2018 | 480 | #576 |
| 2017 | 513 | #546 |
| 2016 | 599 | #501 |
| 2015 | 758 | #411 |
| 2014 | 894 | #357 |
| 2013 | 965 | #335 |
| 2012 | 1,135 | #303 |
| 2011 | 1,342 | #259 |
| 2010 | 1,710 | #207 |
| 2009 | 2,034 | #185 |
| 2008 | 2,524 | #156 |
| 2007 | 2,689 | #156 |
| 2006 | 2,857 | #143 |
| 2005 | 3,046 | #133 |
| 2004 | 2,621 | #154 |
| 2003 | 2,353 | #170 |
| 2002 | 2,291 | #168 |
| 2001 | 1,923 | #191 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Braden a popular boy name?
Braden ranked #1153 among boys in 2025 with 183 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #411.
When was the name Braden most popular?
Braden peaked in 2005, when 3,046 American boys received the name (ranked #133 that year). Since 2005 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Braden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,836 newborn American boys was named Braden. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.