Braedyn
Every Braedyn since 1992 — 2,590 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braedyn
Braedyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,423 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 2,590 American babies have been named Braedyn — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 198 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Braedyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braedyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 17 | #5,423 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,681 | 18 | #5,268 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #5,968 |
| 2022 | — | — | 30 | #3,701 |
| 2021 | — | — | 27 | #3,928 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,745 | 37 | #3,080 |
| 2019 | — | — | 50 | #2,589 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,710 | 54 | #2,421 |
| 2017 | — | — | 77 | #1,884 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,987 | 76 | #1,923 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,041 | 84 | #1,790 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,305 | 119 | #1,414 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,664 | 118 | #1,414 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,568 | 149 | #1,202 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,604 | 160 | #1,132 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,953 | 181 | #1,060 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,088 | 175 | #1,064 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,594 | 178 | #1,061 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,738 | 150 | #1,178 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,401 | 136 | #1,229 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,199 | 117 | #1,302 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,457 | 81 | #1,607 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,108 | 64 | #1,847 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,748 | 54 | #2,022 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,800 | 28 | #3,151 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,225 | 32 | #2,808 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #7,913 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braedyn in 2025?
Braedyn ranked #5,423 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braedyn?
2,590 babies have been named Braedyn in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braedyn most popular?
Braedyn peaked in 2008, when 198 newborns received the name.
Is Braedyn a boy or girl name?
Braedyn is used for both: about 11% of babies named Braedyn have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Braedyn rising or falling?
Braedyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.