Total births
7,637
Boys' name · since 1984
Braiden
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 7,637 babies named Braiden, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2411
- among boys today
- 7,637
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
7,637 babies have been named Braiden since 1984, making it today's #2411 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Braiden has been recorded 7,637 times among boys since 1984, currently ranked #2411 nationally and more common than 83% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #2411 among boys today
- 7,637 born since 1984
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braiden is currently the #2411 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 7,637 born since 1984, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2411
- among boys today
- 7,637
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Braiden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2411
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Braiden was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
563 babies were named Braiden in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Braiden compares
7,637 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
Braiden's all-time total is 21x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braiden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,637 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 563 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braiden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Braiden splits its recorded history at 2005: 76% of all births land in the more recent half, 24% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 563 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Braiden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#2,411
Active since
1984
Braiden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 563
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Braiden popularity over time - girls
152 total births recorded since 1993 (Braiden as girls' name)
Braiden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Braiden's strongest decade.
3,505 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Braiden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 55
1980s
55 births
- 1990s 631
1990s
631 births
- 2000s
2000s
3,505 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,963 births
- 2020s 483
2020s
483 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 3,505 births (46% of all-time use).
How Braiden 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 Braiden's total volume
Braiden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braiden by state
Where Braiden concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 568 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 393 | 5.1% |
| #3 | California | | 370 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 313 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 247 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 243 | 3.2% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 242 | 3.2% |
| #8 | Utah | | 220 | 2.9% |
Texas share of Braiden's total US births 7.4%
Even split
568 of 7,637 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 44 reporting states.
Braiden appears in 44 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braiden? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 7,637 babies named Braiden. Today it holds rank #2411 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 563 births.
When was Braiden most popular? ▼
Braiden was most popular in the 2000s decade with 3,505 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Braiden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braiden are Texas (568 births), Ohio (393 births), California (370 births).
How long has the name Braiden been used? ▼
Braiden has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 42 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braiden? ▼
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 Braiden's data
- Braiden's decade-level peak was the 2000s (3,505 total births); usage has since declined to 483 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Braidens (568 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 Braiden
Nearby Names Like Braiden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braiden
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 Braiden side by side: Braiden vs Brandon Braiden vs Bradley Braiden vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braiden
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, 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. "Braiden: #2411 Boys' Name - 7,637 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braiden. 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 Braiden 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.