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How Many People Are Named Brayden?
Estimated people named Brayden living in the U.S. today
134,138
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 136,031
- Peak year: 2010 (9,165 births)
- Estimated living today: 134,138
Brayden by age group — who carries the name today?
Brayden popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Brayden
Brayden has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 136,031 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 134,138 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,548 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Braydens 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 Brayden in the US?
An estimated 134,138 people named Brayden are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Brayden uncommon — about 1 in 2,548 Americans.
Is Brayden a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Brayden is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Brayden most popular?
Brayden peaked in 2010, when 9,165 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Brayden?
Brayden ranks #401 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).