Brayden is a distinctive choice, ranked #1199 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Brayden in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1199
US Rank #190
About the Name Brayden
Brayden has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 520 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #294 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Brayden is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #190, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Brayden
Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Brayden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Brayden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Brayden has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 520 places in the last five years. Its peak was #294 in 2008. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Brayden is more popular in the US (#190) than in the UK (#1199). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Brayden include: Brayden Fiorini — Brayden Fiorini is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).; Brayden Musgrove — Brayden Musgrove is an Australian professional rugby league footballer.; Brayden Maynard — Brayden Maynard is an Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL)..
Brayden appears in the US top 500 at #190 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
23
UK babies named Brayden (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 520 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Brayden
Likely around 1 other Brayden in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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