How Many People Are Named Brayden?
An estimated 134,711 people in the United States have the first name Brayden. While not in the top 50, it remains a well-known name ranking #396 overall. It is predominantly male (99.2%). The average bearer is 15 years old, and Brayden peaked in popularity in 2010 with 9,165 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Brayden as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, and state-by-state birth registrations. You can also check how many people share the full name Brayden paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- While Brayden is overwhelmingly male, 1,058 female births have been registered with this name since 1880.
- Brayden is a modern name. With an average bearer age of just 15, it has gained most of its popularity in recent years.
Estimated Living Americans
134,711
About 1 in 2,544 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Common
Predicted Gender
Male
99.2% confidence
Average Age
15
years old
Peak Year
2010
9,165 births
Total Registered
136,031
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Brayden
Brayden is almost exclusively a male name. Out of 136,031 total births registered, 99.2% were male.
Brayden as a male name
Ranked #190 in 2024
1,917 male births in 2024
Peak: 2010 (9,119 births)
Brayden as a female name
Ranked #9,014 in 2024
11 female births in 2024
Peak: 2004 (79 births)
Brayden: Popularity Over Time
SSA records for Brayden span from the 1970s to the 2020s, covering 6 decades of naming data. The most popular decade for this name was the 2010s, when 66,258 babies were registered. Brayden has declined significantly from its peak in the 2010s. Recent registrations are a fraction of what they were at the name's height.
Brayden by Decade
How has Brayden tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
Brayden by State
Birth registrations for Brayden span all 51 states and territories in the SSA database. The highest counts are in Texas, California, Ohio. The lowest are in District of Columbia, Vermont, Wyoming. On average, about 2,634 Braydens were registered per state.
Brayden + Last Name Combinations
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Brayden: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brayden?
We estimate approximately 134,711 people named Brayden are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 2,544 Americans share this first name.
Is Brayden a common name?
Brayden is classified as "Common" and is more popular than 99.6% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 136,031 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Brayden most popular?
Brayden reached peak popularity in 2010, when 9,165 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Brayden is approximately 15 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
Is Brayden a male name?
Brayden is predominantly male. 99.2% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
How many Brayden Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Brayden Smith, Brayden Johnson, Brayden Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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