Total births
522
Boys' name · since 2001
Braydyn
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 522 babies named Braydyn, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9466
- among boys today
- 522
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
522 babies have been named Braydyn since 2001, making it today's #9466 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Braydyn recorded 522 times among boys since 2001, holding rank #9466 nationally today, ahead of 34% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #9466 among boys today
- 522 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braydyn is currently the #9466 boys' name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 522 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9466
- among boys today
- 522
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Braydyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9466
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Braydyn was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
45 babies were named Braydyn in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Braydyn compares
522 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Braydyn's all-time total is 42% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braydyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 522 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braydyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Braydyn's full recorded timeline at 2013, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2023, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2010 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Braydyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#9,466
Active since
2001
Braydyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Braydyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braydyn's strongest decade.
298 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Braydyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s
2010s
298 births
- 2020s 53
2020s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 298 births (57% of all-time use).
How Braydyn 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 Braydyn's total volume
Braydyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braydyn by state
Where Braydyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Colorado | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.0% |
Colorado share of Braydyn's total US births 1.0%
Even split
5 of 522 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braydyn? ▼
Braydyn has been given to 522 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9466 as of the latest data. 45 babies were born in 2010, its single highest year.
When was Braydyn most popular? ▼
Braydyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 298 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Braydyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braydyn are Colorado (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Braydyn been used? ▼
Braydyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braydyn? ▼
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 Braydyn's data
- Braydyn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (298 total births); usage has since declined to 53 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Colorado records the most Braydyns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Colorado 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 Braydyn
Nearby Names Like Braydyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braydyn
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 Braydyn side by side: Braydyn vs Brandon Braydyn vs Bradley Braydyn vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braydyn
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, 2001–2025 (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. "Braydyn: #9466 Boys' Name - 522 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braydyn. 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 Braydyn 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.