Braedon
Boy nameBraedon has been given to 3,994 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It peaked in 2006. In 2025, about 1 in 142,340 boys was named Braedon.
Meaning & origin
Modern spelling variant of Braden.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,994
Peak year
2006 (284 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1984
10-year trend
▼ -82%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Braedon's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #795 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Braedon — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Braedon.
Sibling name ideas for Braedon
Same era and popularity as Braedon, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Braedon?
Braedon has been given to 3,994 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Braedon peak?
Braedon peaked in 2006, when 284 babies were given the name.
Is Braedon a girl or boy name?
Braedon is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Braedon are boys).
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