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How Many People Are Named Braden?
Estimated people named Braden living in the U.S. today
45,222
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 46,327
- Peak year: 2005 (3,058 births)
- Estimated living today: 45,222
Braden by age group — who carries the name today?
Braden popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Braden
Braden has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 46,327 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 45,222 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 7,558 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Bradens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Braden in the US?
An estimated 45,222 people named Braden are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Braden rare — about 1 in 7,558 Americans.
Is Braden a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Braden is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Braden most popular?
Braden peaked in 2005, when 3,058 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Braden?
Braden ranks #970 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).