Declining since 2009, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Braydan since 1992
Babies named Braydan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 554 |
| 2010s | 476 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Braydan is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. It belongs to a trend of names starting with 'Bray-' that saw a surge in the 2000s, with Braydan reaching its peak popularity in 2009. Since then, its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 8,243rd, with roughly 1 in every 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has never been widely used and has no recorded top states or historical bearers. Its appeal likely lies in its contemporary sound and similarity to more popular names like Brayden and Braden.
Braydan is a modern invented name, appearing in U.S. records starting in 1992. It is part of a cluster of names beginning with 'Bray-' that gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, likely influenced by the Irish surname Braden or the respelling Brayden. The name has no traditional etymology or historical use prior to its recent coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bray, Brady
Sibling names for Braydan
Names that share Braydan's style, for a brother or sister.
