Braydon
- Meaning
- Descendant of Bradán, through Braden
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What does Braydon mean?
Braydon means “Descendant of Bradán, through Braden”.
Braydon belongs to the modern spelling family of Braden and Brayden. Through Braden, it can be traced to the Irish surname Ó Bradáin, meaning a descendant of Bradán. This surname history offers a firmer explanation than treating every part of the modern spelling as a separate English word.
The ay spelling makes the first vowel especially clear to English readers, while the ending distinguishes Braydon from Brayden on the page. The name also fits the familiar sound pattern of Hayden and Aidan, although those names have different histories. Choosing Braydon can preserve a Braden family connection without reproducing the older surname spelling exactly.
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How popular is Braydon?
United States · 2025Explore how often Braydon is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,778 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Braydon
- 90 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 15.9% Fewer than 2024
Braydon over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,778 | 90 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,600 | 107 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,422 | 128 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,381 | 135 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,103 | 189 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,074 | 186 |
| 2019 | Boys | #974 | 220 |
| 2018 | Boys | #856 | 258 |
| 2017 | Boys | #713 | 342 |
| 2016 | Boys | #672 | 384 |
| 2015 | Boys | #572 | 491 |
| 2014 | Boys | #526 | 528 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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