Brayden is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2717 in 2007 with 67 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 79 births ranking #2230. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 179.2%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 28,693 girls born was named Brayden. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.