Brayden

What does the baby name Brayden mean? Learn about what Brayden means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Brayden - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Brayden
B-R-A-Y-D-E-N, is a 7-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Brayden
BRAY den
Meaning of Brayden
Broad valley, son of bradan.
Origin of Brayden
The name 'Brayden' has its origins in the English language. It is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century and gained popularity in the early 21st century.
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Popularity of Brayden
The name 'Brayden' has experienced a significant surge in popularity over the past few decades. It first appeared on the United States Social Security Administration's list of top 1,000 baby names in the year 1994. Since then, it has consistently risen in popularity, reaching its peak in the early 2000s.
Brayden currently has 420 likes, and is in the top 1% of liked boy's names. The name Gordon is slightly more popular than Brayden.

Etymology of Brayden

The etymology of the name 'Brayden' is derived from the English language. It is a combination of the Old English word 'brægen', meaning 'hillside' or 'broad valley', and the common English suffix '-den', meaning 'valley'. Therefore, the name 'Brayden' can be interpreted as 'broad valley'.

Cultural Significance of Brayden

The name 'Brayden' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is a modern name that has gained popularity primarily in English-speaking countries.