Boy nameCurrently #2,390 in the USFalling
Braiden
2 syllablesPeak year: 20107 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
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Braiden's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Braiden |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 57 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 84 |
| 1998 | 97 |
| 1999 | 158 |
| 2000 | 156 |
| 2001 | 206 |
| 2002 | 238 |
| 2003 | 240 |
| 2004 | 318 |
| 2005 | 403 |
| 2006 | 411 |
| 2007 | 490 |
| 2008 | 564 |
| 2009 | 563 |
| 2010 | 566 |
| 2011 | 474 |
| 2012 | 421 |
| 2013 | 298 |
| 2014 | 276 |
| 2015 | 241 |
| 2016 | 243 |
| 2017 | 194 |
| 2018 | 151 |
| 2019 | 113 |
| 2020 | 132 |
| 2021 | 103 |
| 2022 | 82 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 58 |
Braiden through the decades
- Braiden peaked in 2010, when 566 babies were named Braiden in the US.
- The 2000s were Braiden's strongest decade, averaging 359 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Braiden has fallen 69% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Braiden currently ranks #2,390 in the US and is cooling off.