Brayden
Meaning of Brayden
The male name Brayden, pronounced as BRAY-dən in English, has been a popular choice for parents in the United States over several decades. Originating from an English surname which was derived from a place name meaning "broad valley" in Old English, the popularity of Brayden has seen a significant rise since the 1990s. Variations of the name include Braden and Braeden. Over the years, this handsome name has often ranked within the top 100 choices for newborn boys. For instance, in 2012 it reached its highest popularity ranking at 39th position with 8,510 occurrences. Even though it saw a slight drop in more recent years, it still remains a prevalent choice amongst parents welcoming baby boys.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BRAY-dən (/ˈbreɪdən/)
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Notable People Named Brayden
| Brayden Point is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre known for his success with the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021. |
| Brayden Yager is a Canadian ice hockey player known for his career with the Moose Jaw Warriors and being drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. |
| Brayden Thomas is a professional American football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, with a college football background at the University of Mary, Minnesota State, and North Dakota State. |
| Brayden Kerry Taylor is a professional baseball shortstop in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. |
| Brayden Jaw is a Canadian-born Chinese ice hockey player who played NCAA Division I Ice Hockey at Harvard University and signed with the Kunlun Red Stars of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). |
| Brayden Lewis Shaw is an English footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Darwen. |
| Brayden Lyle is a former Australian rules footballer known for his time with the West Coast Eagles and as vice-captain of Port Adelaide in the AFL. |
| Brayden Tracey is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger playing for the San Diego Gulls in the AHL as a prospect to the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL. |
