Braden
boy name#1152 in 2025Braden entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #133 in 2005, ranks #1152 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1916–2025
#1152
rank today
#133
peak (2005)
183
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3516 |
| 1920s | #3708 |
| 1930s | #3444 |
| 1940s | #2714 |
| 1950s | #2083 |
| 1960s | #1616 |
| 1970s | #950 |
| 1980s | #594 |
| 1990s | #343 |
| 2000s | #166 |
| 2010s | #417 |
| 2020s | #1028 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Braden has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 45,500 people named Braden are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Braden alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Braden in 2025?
- Braden ranks #1152 among US boy names in 2025, with 183 babies given the name.
- When was the name Braden most popular?
- Braden peaked in 2005, reaching #133 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Braden with classmates?
- Braden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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