Boy
Braden
broad valley, wide valley
About Braden
This name carries a contemporary feel that appeals to modern parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. The strong consonant sounds create a confident impression, while the name remains accessible and easy to pronounce across different regions. It has gained steady popularity over recent decades, particularly in North America, where it strikes a balance between traditional and trendy. Parents often choose this name for its masculine strength combined with a friendly, approachable quality. The name works well in both casual and professional settings, making it versatile for a child's entire life journey. Its two-syllable structure makes it memorable without being overly complex, and it pairs well with a wide variety of middle and last names.
Popularity of the Name Braden
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | #991 | ||||
| 1974 | #994 | ||||
| 1975 | #895 | ||||
| 1976 | #894 | ||||
| 1977 | #792 | #260 | |||
| 1978 | #820 | #267 | |||
| 1979 | #799 | #266 | |||
| 1980 | #721 | ||||
| 1981 | #687 | #292 | |||
| 1982 | #620 | ||||
| 1983 | #675 | ||||
| 1984 | #614 | ||||
| 1985 | #525 | #305 | |||
| 1986 | #506 | #221 | |||
| 1987 | #536 | #278 | |||
| 1988 | #544 | #280 | |||
| 1989 | #517 | #308 | |||
| 1990 | #485 | #315 | |||
| 1991 | #472 | #226 | #189 | ||
| 1992 | #412 | #178 | #186 | ||
| 1993 | #396 | #157 | #168 | ||
| 1994 | #341 | #287 | #159 | ||
| 1995 | #322 | #187 | #153 | ||
| 1996 | #278 | #208 | #140 | ||
| 1997 | #267 | #964 | #170 | #148 | |
| 1998 | #251 | #709 | #180 | #156 | |
| 1999 | #208 | #954 | #195 | #157 | |
| 2000 | #204 | #583 | #197 | #401 | #170 |
| 2001 | #191 | #783 | #224 | #164 | |
| 2002 | #168 | #638 | #295 | #171 | |
| 2003 | #170 | #817 | #312 | #176 | |
| 2004 | #154 | #942 | #373 | #180 | |
| 2005 | #133 | #760 | #232 | #181 | |
| 2006 | #143 | #768 | #257 | ||
| 2007 | #156 | #821 | #282 | ||
| 2008 | #156 | #285 | |||
| 2009 | #185 | #538 | #358 | ||
| 2010 | #207 | #403 | |||
| 2011 | #259 | #421 | |||
| 2012 | #303 | #452 | |||
| 2013 | #335 | #564 | |||
| 2014 | #357 | #639 | |||
| 2015 | #411 | #747 | |||
| 2016 | #501 | #620 | #632 | ||
| 2017 | #546 | #731 | |||
| 2018 | #576 | #795 | |||
| 2019 | #671 | ||||
| 2020 | #809 | ||||
| 2021 | #903 | ||||
| 2022 | #935 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Braden
Names Similar to Braden
Nicknames for Braden
- Brad
- Brady
- Bray
- B-Ray
Famous People Named Braden
| Brad Pitt | American actor |
| Bradley Cooper | American actor |
| Brad Paisley | American country singer |
| Brad Garrett | American actor |
| Brad Bird | American filmmaker |
| Bradley Walsh | British actor |
| Brad Stevens | American basketball coach |
| Brad Richards | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Brad Haddin | Australian cricketer |
| Brad Friedel | American former soccer player |
| Brad Keselowski | American NASCAR driver |
| Brad Delson | American musician |
| Brad Sherwood | American comedian |
| Brad Dourif | American actor |
| Brad Goreski | Canadian stylist |
| Brad Wilk | American musician |
| Brad Davis | American basketball player |
| Brad Marchand | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Brad Fittler | Australian rugby league player |
| Brad Lidge | American former baseball player |
Characters Named Braden
| Brad Pittman | character from the movie "Fury" |
| Brad Taylor | character from the TV show "Home Improvement" |
| Brad Majors | character from the movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" |
| Brad Leone | character from the YouTube series "It's Alive with Brad" |
| Brad Bellick | character from the TV show "Prison Break" |
| Brad Vickers | character from the video game series "Resident Evil" |
| Brad McQueen | character from the animated TV show "Doug" |
| Brad Buttowski | character from the animated TV show "Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil" |
| Brad Smith | character from the TV show "The Young and the Restless" |
| Brad Wong | character from the video game series "Dead or Alive" |
| Brad Pitt | character from the movie "Burn After Reading" |
| Brad Crawford | character from the anime series "Weiß Kreuz" |
| Brad O'Keefe | character from the TV show "The Middle" |
| Brad Van Darn | character from the video game "EarthBound" |
| Brad Anderson | character from the TV show "Happy Days" |
| Brad Wesley | character from the movie "Road House" |
| Brad Armstrong | character from the anime series "Full Metal Panic!" |
| Brad Colbert | character from the TV show "The Pacific" |