Total births
459
Boys' name · since 1989
Braidon
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 459 babies named Braidon, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 459
- total births
- 1989–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Braidon is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 459 have been recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Braidon recorded 459 times among boys since 1989, 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 1989 to 2020.
- 459 total births
- 1989–2020 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
459 boys have been named Braidon since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2020.
- 459
- total births
- 1989–2020
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Braidon was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
40 babies were named Braidon in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Braidon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Braidon's full recorded timeline at 2006, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Braidon at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Braidon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2020
- Peak year (2008)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Braidon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Braidon's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Braidon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 62
1990s
62 births
- 2000s
2000s
258 births
- 2010s
2010s
129 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 258 births (56% of all-time use).
Braidon by state
Where Braidon concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.1% |
North Carolina share of Braidon's total US births 1.3%
Even split
6 of 459 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braidon? ▼
459 babies have been named Braidon since 1989. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 2008 with 40 births.
When was Braidon most popular? ▼
Braidon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Braidon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braidon are North Carolina (6 births), Indiana (5 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Braidon been used? ▼
Braidon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 32 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Braidon? ▼
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 Braidon's data
- Braidon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (258 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Braidons (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Braidon
Nearby Names Like Braidon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braidon
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 Braidon side by side: Braidon vs Brandon Braidon vs Bradley Braidon vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1989–2020 (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. "Braidon: Baby Name Since 1989 - 459 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braidon. 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 Braidon 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.