Braeden is a distinctive choice, ranked #4108 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Braeden in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#4108
About the Name Braeden
Braeden has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1596 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #1175 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.
Braeden is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Braeden
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Braeden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Braeden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Braeden has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1596 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1175 in 2009. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Braeden is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Braeden does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Braedens in the wild.
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UK babies named Braeden (2023)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 1596 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Braeden
Likely around 1 other Braeden in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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