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, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. 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 in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 109,062 people with the first name Brayden, which placed it at #521 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The estimated living count elsewhere on this page is different: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two figures are not expected to match exactly.
Read this section as a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The SSA charts elsewhere on this page are still the better way to see how the name rose, fell, or shifted across generations.
Gender in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, Brayden was recorded as predominantly male. Out of 109,062 people with this name in that snapshot, 99.1% were male and 0.9% were female. That is very close to the long-run birth pattern in SSA records, where the name is male 99.2% of the time.
Census Count
109,062
people with this name
Census Rank
#521
among Census first names
Frequency Rate
36.11
per 100,000 people
Recorded Race and Hispanic Origin in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, the first name Brayden was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (76.98%). The next largest recorded groups were Hispanic (7.96%) and Two or More Races (6.51%).
These percentages describe the people who had the first name Brayden in the 2020 Census. They do not tell you the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
2020 Census demographic breakdown
Each row shows a recorded Census category for people with the first name Brayden.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.98% | 83,955 |
| Hispanic | 7.96% | 8,681 |
| Two or More Races | 6.51% | 7,102 |
| Black | 5.91% | 6,443 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 1.78% | 1,944 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.86% | 933 |
The Census published separate sex and race/origin tables for first names, so their total counts can differ slightly for the same name. That is why the race section focuses on the demographic mix rather than repeating a second headline count.
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.
How common was Brayden in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census recorded 109,062 people with the first name Brayden. That placed it at #521 in the published Census first-name tables, or 36.11 people per 100,000.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census number is a count of people with the name in 2020. The living estimate is a current model based on SSA birth records and survival rates, so it aims to estimate how many people with the name are alive now.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Brayden was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Brayden?
In the 2020 Census snapshot, Brayden was recorded as predominantly male. The published split was 99.1% male and 0.9% female.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Brayden?
In the 2020 Census, the first name Brayden was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (76.98%). The next largest recorded groups were Hispanic (7.96%) and Two or More Races (6.51%). These percentages describe the people who had the name in the 2020 Census, not the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census published separate first-name tables for sex and for race and Hispanic origin. Those totals can differ slightly for the same name, so the page uses them as two related snapshots rather than treating them as perfectly interchangeable counts.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name tables only include names that met the Bureau's publication rules. That means some names on this site will have SSA history but no published Census demographic snapshot.
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.
Why can Brayden have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Brayden peaked in 2010, and the average living bearer is about 15 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
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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