Total births
137
Boys' name · since 1998
Braidan
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 137 babies named Braidan, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 137
- total births
- 1998–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
137 boys have been named Braidan since 1998, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Braidan recorded 137 times among boys since 1998, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2017.
- 137 total births
- 1998–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
137 boys have been named Braidan since 1998, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 137
- total births
- 1998–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Braidan was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
19 babies were named Braidan in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
Braidan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braidan's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braidan at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2010
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Braidan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2017
- Peak year (2010)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Braidan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Braidan's strongest decade.
87 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Braidan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
87 births
- 2010s
2010s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 87 births (64% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braidan? ▼
137 babies have been named Braidan since 1998. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 2010 with 19 births.
When was Braidan most popular? ▼
Braidan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 87 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
How long has the name Braidan been used? ▼
Braidan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 20 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Braidan? ▼
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 Braidan's data
- Braidan's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (87 total births) through the 2010s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Braidan
Nearby Names Like Braidan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braidan
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 Braidan side by side: Braidan vs Brandon Braidan vs Bradley Braidan vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1998–2017 (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. "Braidan: Baby Name Since 1998 - 137 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braidan. 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 Braidan 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.