Brayden is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1113 in 1997 with 12 recorded births. This places Brayden in the top 30% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 141 births ranking #294. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 71.4%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 26,204 boys born was named Brayden. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Brayden is a modern spelling variant of Braden and belongs squarely to the English-language -den trend. Its source is much clearer as a spelling choice than as a separate old traditional name.
The name rose as the more popular spelling in the broader Braden and Brayden family. That makes it a good example of how modern naming often keeps the sound while shifting the look.