NAME PROFILE
Breyden
Originating from the Irish surname Braden, meaning 'salmon' or 'broad valley.' This name represents a person who is adaptable, spirited, and has a natural flow to their personality, much like the water in a thriving valley.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,115 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2002 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 47%CA — 24%MI — 12%OH — 12%UT — 6%
Notable People
Brayden Schenn (Professional Hockey Player) · Brayden Point (Stanley Cup Champion) · Brayden Maynard (AFL Footballer) · Brayden McNabb (NHL Defenseman) · Brayden Holtby (Vezina Trophy Winner)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BreyDennyBrey-Brey
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