Total births
594
Unisex name · since 1998
Braidyn
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 594 babies named Braidyn, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11541
- among boys today
- 594
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 19%
- more common than other boys
Braidyn currently ranks #11541 among unisex names in America, with 594 babies recorded since 1998.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Braidyn has been recorded 594 times among boys since 1998, currently ranked #11541 nationally and more common than 19% 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 1998 to 2024.
- #11541 among boys today
- 594 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 19% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braidyn is currently the #11541 unisex name in America, more common than 19% of boys - 594 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11541
- among boys today
- 594
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 19%
- more common than other boys
Braidyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11541
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 19% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Braidyn was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
59 babies were named Braidyn in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Braidyn compares
594 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Braidyn's all-time total is 62% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braidyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 594 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braidyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Braidyn's full recorded timeline at 2012, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 59 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Braidyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#11,541
Active since
1998
Braidyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2024
- Peak year (2009)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Braidyn popularity over time - girls
83 total births recorded since 2000 (Braidyn as girls' name)
Braidyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braidyn's strongest decade.
333 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Braidyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
212 births
- 2010s
2010s
333 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 333 births (56% of all-time use).
How Braidyn 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 Braidyn's total volume
Braidyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braidyn by state
Where Braidyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 23 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 14 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.8% |
Ohio share of Braidyn's total US births 3.9%
Even split
23 of 594 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braidyn? ▼
Braidyn has been given to 594 babies in the U.S. since 1998, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11541 as of the latest data. 59 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Braidyn most popular? ▼
Braidyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 333 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Braidyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braidyn are Ohio (23 births), Texas (14 births), Pennsylvania (6 births).
Is Braidyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Braidyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 594 births, and as a girl's name it has 83 births.
How long has the name Braidyn been used? ▼
Braidyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 27 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Braidyn? ▼
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 Braidyn's data
- Braidyn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (333 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Braidyns (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Braidyn
Nearby Names Like Braidyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braidyn
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 Braidyn side by side: Braidyn vs Brandon Braidyn vs Bradley Braidyn vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braidyn
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, 1998–2024 (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. "Braidyn: #11541 Unisex Name - 594 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braidyn. 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 Braidyn 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.