Brayden is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1096 in 2000 with 13 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 141 births ranking #294. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 85.7%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 22,551 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.