Braeden Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish/Scottish
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Braeden means 'salmon' and symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.
Meaning of the Name Braeden
Braeden is a variant of the Irish name Bradan, which means 'salmon' in Gaelic. The salmon is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge in Celtic mythology. Braeden is also a popular given name in Scotland, with a similar meaning. It can be seen as a strong and masculine name, evoking images of nature and water.
Popularity of the Name Braeden
The popularity for the name Braeden peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 1,004 births, which ranked number 641 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Braeden had the most female births in 2004 with 24, which ranked number 5,206 out of 18,831 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2005 with 1,004, which ranked number 322 out of 13,368 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Braeden has declined sharply over the last ten years from 446 births to 70 births, a decline of -84.30%. Among males, Braeden has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 446 births to 70 births, a decline of -84.30%.
Nationwide Popularity of Braeden
- 20 Year Trend of Braeden: -90.80%
- 10 Year Trend of Braeden: -84.30%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Braeden: -84.30%
Popularity of Braeden by State
For males, Braeden was most popular in Southwestern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Braeden. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Braeden
- Total Births of Braeden: 58 (-16.90%)
- Male Births of Braeden: 58 (-16.90%)
Given the downward trend of Braeden over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -16.90% decrease in total births, for a total of 58 births in 2024. Male births for Braeden have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 58 male births in 2024, a decrease of -16.90%.