Braden is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Braden means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Braden across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Braden has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Braden is a boy name of Irish (Gaelic) origin meaning “descendant of Bradan, salmon”. From the Irish surname O Bradain.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 46,512 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 511 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 20 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 6 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 12 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Braden per year, United States (1916 to 2025). United States peaked in 2005 (3,058/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2005 (36/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2009 (5/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2000 (5/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 2014 (3/yr).
Braden has been a fairly common baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2005, when it ranked #239 nationally (given to 3,094 babies that year), and a popular choice in the 2000s.
Brayden · Braeden · Braydon · Braiden · Bradyn · Braedon
Not sure if it's the one? The best way to know is to see if your partner loves it too. Swipe baby names with your partner and match on the ones you both ❤️, free, no account needed to start.
Find your name together →