Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Brayden.
National Rank (2025)
#229
All-Time Peak Rank
#36 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
136,548
Unisex Distribution99.2% Boy / 0.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Brayden Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Brayden
According to SSA data, Brayden achieved its highest historical rank of #36 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 9,122 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 75.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 51 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Brayden scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-75.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,122Births in 2010
Years in Top 100
14yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
51Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:50
1980s:318
1990s:5,294
2000s:50,382
2010s:66,017
2020s:14,487
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBra-yen
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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