Total births
2,299
Unisex name · since 1992
Braedyn
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 2,299 babies named Braedyn, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5345
- among boys today
- 2,299
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Braedyn is the #5345 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,299 recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Braedyn has been recorded 2,299 times among boys since 1992, currently ranked #5345 nationally and more common than 63% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #5345 among boys today
- 2,299 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braedyn is currently the #5345 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 2,299 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5345
- among boys today
- 2,299
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Braedyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5345
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Braedyn was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
181 babies were named Braedyn in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Braedyn compares
2,299 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Braedyn's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braedyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,299 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 181 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braedyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Braedyn splits its recorded history at 2010: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 181 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Braedyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#5,345
Active since
1992
Braedyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 181
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Braedyn popularity over time - girls
291 total births recorded since 1998 (Braedyn as girls' name)
Braedyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braedyn's strongest decade.
1,068 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Braedyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 72
1990s
72 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,015 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,068 births
- 2020s 144
2020s
144 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,068 births (46% of all-time use).
How Braedyn 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 Braedyn's total volume
Braedyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braedyn by state
Where Braedyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 188 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 79 | 3.4% |
| #3 | California | | 76 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 75 | 3.3% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 68 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 47 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 43 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 42 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Braedyn's total US births 8.2%
Even split
188 of 2,299 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Braedyn appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braedyn? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 2,299 babies named Braedyn. Today it holds rank #5345 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 181 births.
When was Braedyn most popular? ▼
Braedyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,068 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Braedyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braedyn are Texas (188 births), Ohio (79 births), California (76 births).
Is Braedyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Braedyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,299 births, and as a girl's name it has 291 births.
How long has the name Braedyn been used? ▼
Braedyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 34 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braedyn? ▼
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 Braedyn's data
- Braedyn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (1,068 total births); usage has since declined to 144 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Braedyns (188 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 Braedyn
Nearby Names Like Braedyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braedyn
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 Braedyn side by side: Braedyn vs Brandon Braedyn vs Bradley Braedyn vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braedyn
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1992–2025 (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. "Braedyn: #5345 Unisex Name - 2,299 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braedyn. 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 Braedyn 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 June 2026.