Declining since 2009, #1,778 for boys today.
Popularity of Braydon since 1977
Babies named Braydon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 1,383 |
| 2000s | 6,687 |
| 2010s | 5,274 |
| 2020s | 835 |
Meaning & origin
Braydon is a modern respelling of Braden, part of the wave of -ayden and -don names that surged in the 2000s. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and reached a peak rank of 1,778 in 2009. Since then, its popularity has declined, reflecting the broader fall of similar-sounding names. In 2025, about 1 in 18,979 boys received the name. Braydon is most common in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Ohio. While it lacks deep historical roots, its appealing sound and spelling flexibility keep it in use. Parents choosing Braydon often favor other modern Irish-inspired names like Gavin and Landen for brothers, and Peyton or Avery for sisters.
Braydon is a modern spelling variant of Braden, an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Bradáin' meaning 'descendant of Bradán', with 'bradán' meaning 'salmon'. It also shares roots with the place name Braden, meaning 'broad valley' in Old English. The name gained popularity in the United States from the 1990s onward, following the trend of -ayden and -don suffixed names.
Where Braydon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brad, Bray
Sibling names for Braydon
Names that share Braydon's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Braydon
Names whose popularity has moved with Braydon's over the last 50 years.
