Brayden is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #465 in 2017 with 88 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 141 births ranking #294. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,157.1%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 3,669 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.