Braiden Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Braiden means 'descendant of Bradach'.
Meaning of the Name Braiden
Braiden is a modern variation of the name Braden, which is derived from the Irish surname O'Bradan or MacBradaigh. It is believed to mean 'descendant of Bradach', with Bradach meaning 'spirited', 'brave', or 'fiery' in Irish. The name is commonly used in English-speaking countries and gained popularity in the late 20th century.
Popularity of the Name Braiden
The popularity for the name Braiden peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 563 births, which ranked number 1,019 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Braiden had the most female births in 2001 with 14, which ranked number 7,317 out of 17,976 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2009 with 563, which ranked number 484 out of 14,532 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Braiden has declined sharply over the last ten years from 420 births to 82 births, a decline of -80.48%. Among males, Braiden has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 420 births to 82 births, a decline of -80.48%.
Nationwide Popularity of Braiden
- 20 Year Trend of Braiden: -65.55%
- 10 Year Trend of Braiden: -80.48%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Braiden: -80.48%
Popularity of Braiden by State
For males, Braiden was most popular in Southeastern states with 19 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Braiden. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 | 685 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 8 | 1006 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Braiden
- Total Births of Braiden: 70 (-15.07%)
- Male Births of Braiden: 70 (-15.07%)
Given the downward trend of Braiden over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -15.07% decrease in total births, for a total of 70 births in 2024. Male births for Braiden have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 70 male births in 2024, a decrease of -15.07%.