Baby Names: Brayden – Babble
Brayden
Baby Names:
Brayden
Meaning: Salmon; broad valley
Origin: Irish; English
Alternate spellings: Braden, Brady, Bradyn, Braedon, Braeden, Braiden, Braydon
Brayden is another way to spell the name Braden, which comes from an Irish surname that means “salmon” – perhaps a good name for a Pisces baby? It’s also linked to an English name meaning “broad valley.” On the U.S. charts, Braden goes back to 1970, but Brayden is a relative newcomer, entering the top 1,000 for the first time in 1991. It’s also a favorite name for parents who like creative spellings. You, too, can pick from Braden, Braydon, Braeden, Braiden, Bradyn, and Braedon. Currently, the Brayden spelling is most popular. Just don’t get all crazy and start adding extra vowels like Braayden. Promise?
By The Numbers
U.S. Rank by Year
2000: 199
2004: 107
2008: 51
Rank of Similar Names in 2008
Braden 156
Braeden 346
Braedon 822
braden
brayden, hayden, jayden…this is a popular thing going on.
Since my son is a 4th generation Braden, I love it!