Total births
3,994
Boys' name · since 1984
Braedon
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 3,994 babies named Braedon, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8548
- among boys today
- 3,994
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
3,994 babies have been named Braedon since 1984, making it today's #8548 boys' name.
Braedon has 3,994 recorded births among boys since 1984, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8548 as of the latest data, more common than 40% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #8548 among boys today
- 3,994 born since 1984
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Braedon is currently the #8548 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 3,994 born since 1984, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8548
- among boys today
- 3,994
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Braedon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8548
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Braedon was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
284 babies were named Braedon in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Braedon compares
3,994 Top 14% higher than 86% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Braedon's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braedon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,994 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 284 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braedon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Braedon splits its recorded history at 2005: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 284 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Braedon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#8,548
Active since
1984
Braedon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 284
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Braedon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Braedon's strongest decade.
2,370 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Braedon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s 615
1990s
615 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,370 births
- 2010s 862
2010s
862 births
- 2020s 94
2020s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 2,370 births (59% of all-time use).
How Braedon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Braedon's total volume
Braedon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braedon by state
Where Braedon concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 331 | 8.3% |
| #2 | California | | 231 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 163 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 149 | 3.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 109 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 104 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 97 | 2.4% |
| #8 | Florida | | 96 | 2.4% |
Texas share of Braedon's total US births 8.3%
Even split
331 of 3,994 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 35 reporting states.
Braedon appears in 35 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braedon? ▼
Braedon has been given to 3,994 babies in the U.S. since 1984, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8548 as of the latest data. 284 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Braedon most popular? ▼
Braedon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 2,370 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Braedon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braedon are Texas (331 births), California (231 births), Pennsylvania (163 births).
How long has the name Braedon been used? ▼
Braedon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 42 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braedon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandon, Bradley, Brayden, Brady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Braedon's data
- Braedon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (2,370 total births); usage has since declined to 94 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Braedons (331 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Braedon
Nearby Names Like Braedon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braedon
Brandon Boy
#230 770,509 births
Bradley Boy
#362 313,008 births
Brayden Boy
#190 136,548 births
Brady Boy
#309 96,770 births
Brad Boy
#4077 83,060 births
Compare Braedon side by side: Braedon vs Brandon Braedon vs Bradley Braedon vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braedon
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Braedon: #8548 Boys' Name - 3,994 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braedon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Braedon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.