Braden
Braden: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɹeɪdən/
Meaning and origin of Braden
Root meaning: “descendant of Bradán”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1990s and 2000s usage.
Etymology
Anglicised from an Irish surname Ó Bradáin (“descendant of Bradán”), from a personal name meaning "salmon," from bradán (“salmon”).
How popular is Braden?
Since 1880, 277 girls and 46,235 boys in the U.S. have been named Braden (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4924 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #133 in 2005. In 2025, 183 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Braden FAQ
What does the name Braden mean?
Braden traces back to a root meaning "descendant of Bradán". A male given name transferred from the surname, of 1990s and 2000s usage. Anglicised from an Irish surname Ó Bradáin (“descendant of Bradán”), from a personal name meaning "salmon," from bradán (“salmon”).
What is the origin of the name Braden?
Braden is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Braden?
Since 1880, 277 girls and 46,235 boys in the U.S. have been named Braden (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4924 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #133 in 2005. In 2025, 183 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Braden a boy or girl name?
Braden is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 277 girls and 46,235 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.