Braydon
Modern spelling variant of Braden.
Every Braydon since 1977 — 14,338 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braydon
Braydon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,778 in 2025 with 90 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 14,338 American babies have been named Braydon. Its peak came in 2009, when 1,035 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 Braydon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braydon 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 | — | — | 90 | #1,778 |
| 2024 | — | — | 107 | #1,600 |
| 2023 | — | — | 128 | #1,422 |
| 2022 | — | — | 135 | #1,381 |
| 2021 | — | — | 189 | #1,103 |
| 2020 | — | — | 186 | #1,074 |
| 2019 | — | — | 220 | #974 |
| 2018 | — | — | 258 | #856 |
| 2017 | — | — | 342 | #713 |
| 2016 | — | — | 384 | #672 |
| 2015 | — | — | 491 | #572 |
| 2014 | — | — | 528 | #526 |
| 2013 | — | — | 588 | #472 |
| 2012 | — | — | 734 | #397 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,603 | 805 | #369 |
| 2010 | — | — | 924 | #341 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,035 | #311 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,022 | #324 |
| 2007 | — | — | 870 | #364 |
| 2006 | — | — | 758 | #397 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,229 | 752 | #385 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,828 | 629 | #414 |
| 2003 | — | — | 467 | #516 |
| 2002 | — | — | 439 | #516 |
| 2001 | — | — | 338 | #592 |
| 2000 | — | — | 377 | #558 |
| 1995 | — | — | 122 | #1,005 |
| 1990 | — | — | 28 | #2,439 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,082 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,364 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Braydon mean?
Modern spelling variant of Braden.
How popular is the name Braydon in 2025?
Braydon ranked #1,778 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 90 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braydon?
14,338 babies have been named Braydon in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braydon most popular?
Braydon peaked in 2009, when 1,035 newborns received the name.
Is Braydon a boy or girl name?
Braydon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braydon rising or falling?
Braydon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.