Braden
5 countries#1152 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Braden was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
46,512 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #1152 · peaked in 2005 with 3,058 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
526 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2006 with 37 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
500 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2005 with 36 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
20 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 2000 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
9 births recorded 2014–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6 births recorded 2014–2016 · peaked in 2014 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Braden’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #143 | — |
| 2007 | #156 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #156 | — |
| 2009 | #185 | ↓29 |
| 2010 | #207 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #259 | ↓52 |
| 2012 | #303 | ↓44 |
| 2013 | #335 | ↓32 |
| 2014 | #357 | ↓22 |
| 2015 | #411 | ↓54 |
| 2016 | #501 | ↓90 |
| 2017 | #546 | ↓45 |
| 2018 | #576 | ↓30 |
| 2019 | #671 | ↓95 |
| 2020 | #809 | ↓138 |
| 2021 | #901 | ↓92 |
| 2022 | #935 | ↓34 |
| 2023 | #1128 | ↓193 |
| 2024 | #1243 | ↓115 |
| 2025 | #1152 | ↑91 |
Frequently asked questions about Braden
Is Braden a popular name?
Yes — Braden currently ranks #1152 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Braden more common for boys or girls?
Braden is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Braden most popular?
Braden peaked in 2005 in United States, with 3,058 recorded births that year.
Is Braden rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Braden’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3516 in 1916 to #1152 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Braden?
At least 47,047 babies have been recorded with the name Braden across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Braden popular in more than one country?
Yes — Braden appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Braden?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Braden include Kross, Sol, Vaughn, Dangelo.
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