Broden
Every Broden since 1993 — 1,616 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Broden
Broden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,511 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,616 American babies have been named Broden. Its peak came in 2008, when 140 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 Broden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Broden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,511 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,949 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9,901 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,589 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4,959 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,936 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,018 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,721 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,963 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2,731 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,256 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,122 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,118 |
| 2012 | 78 | #1,863 |
| 2011 | 113 | #1,451 |
| 2010 | 109 | #1,494 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1,369 |
| 2008 | 140 | #1,241 |
| 2007 | 125 | #1,342 |
| 2006 | 84 | #1,685 |
| 2005 | 82 | #1,651 |
| 2004 | 60 | #1,994 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1,908 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,130 |
| 2001 | 38 | #2,527 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,159 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,544 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Broden in 2025?
Broden ranked #6,511 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Broden?
1,616 babies have been named Broden in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Broden most popular?
Broden peaked in 2008, when 140 newborns received the name.
Is Broden a boy or girl name?
Broden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Broden rising or falling?
Broden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.