Braiden
Boy name · #2861 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Braiden? In official American birth records, Braiden has been tracked continuously since 1984, giving it 41 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 44 baby boys were named Braiden, placing it at #2861 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #902, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,909 boys born in 2025 was named Braiden.
The 41-year story
Braiden first appears in the Social Security records in 1984, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 563 boys were named Braiden — good for #484 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.
Babies named Braiden per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Braiden against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Braiden in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Braiden is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Braiden will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Braiden is most common
State-level data for Braiden is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Braiden
Statistically, parents drawn to Braiden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Braeden, Kaeden, Grayden, Jaeden, and Bryden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Braiden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2833 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2393 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2221 |
| 2022 | 82 | #1907 |
| 2021 | 103 | #1632 |
| 2020 | 132 | #1347 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1507 |
| 2018 | 151 | #1228 |
| 2017 | 194 | #1036 |
| 2016 | 243 | #894 |
| 2015 | 241 | #902 |
| 2014 | 277 | #821 |
| 2013 | 298 | #759 |
| 2012 | 421 | #601 |
| 2011 | 468 | #545 |
| 2010 | 557 | #468 |
| 2009 | 563 | #484 |
| 2008 | 555 | #493 |
| 2007 | 482 | #533 |
| 2006 | 403 | #603 |
| 2005 | 391 | #582 |
| 2004 | 305 | #669 |
| 2003 | 234 | #758 |
| 2002 | 230 | #753 |
| 2001 | 192 | #843 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Braiden?
In official American birth records, the name Braiden first appeared in 1984 (over 41 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 41 years.
Is Braiden a popular boy name?
Braiden ranked #2861 among boys in 2025 with 44 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #902.
When was the name Braiden most popular?
Braiden peaked in 2009, when 563 American boys received the name (ranked #484 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Braiden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,909 newborn American boys was named Braiden. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.