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Braeden

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAY-dun /ˈbreɪ.dən/High

Meaning: Salmon; descendant of Bradán; from Irish Gaelic Bradan (salmon) — a spelling variant of Braden/BraydenMedium

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Braden/Brayden, from Irish Gaelic bradan (salmon). The salmon was sacred in Celtic mythology — the Salmon of Knowledge (Bradán Feasa) bestowed all wisdom to whoever ate it first.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningSalmon; descendant of Bradán; from Irish Gaelic Bradan (salmon) — a spelling variant of Braden/Brayden
U.S. rank (2025)#3319 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,642

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Braeden is a spelling variant of Braden, from Irish Gaelic bradan (salmon). The salmon was a symbol of wisdom and knowledge in Celtic tradition. This specific spelling (with ae-) gives it a slightly different visual character from Braden and Brayden.

Braeden has appeared in U.S. boys' data alongside Braden and Brayden. Its 2024 ranking of #2389 reflects modest use as a distinctive spelling variant.

Did you know? In Irish mythology, the Salmon of Knowledge (Bradán Feasa) lived in the Well of Segais and had eaten the hazelnuts of wisdom that fell into the water. The young Fionn mac Cumhaill accidentally absorbed its wisdom when he touched the hot fish while cooking it — gaining all knowledge in an instant.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Braden — Irish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

BradenBraydenBraiden

Nicknames

Brae

Famous Bearers

  • ★Bradán Feasa (Irish mythology) (mythological)
    The Salmon of Knowledge in Irish mythology, who absorbed all wisdom from hazelnuts of the Well of Segais. Fionn mac Cumhaill gained its knowledge by accident.

If you like Braeden…

Brayden— the most common -ayden spelling of the same name
Braden— the standard -aden spelling of the same Irish name
Braiden— the -aiden variant in the same family
Hayden— two-syllable Old English -den name in the same cohort
Cayden— two-syllable -ayden name in the same popular era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Braeden mean?

Braeden means 'salmon,' a spelling variant of Braden, from Irish Gaelic bradan. The salmon was sacred in Celtic mythology as the Salmon of Knowledge.

How do you pronounce Braeden?

It's said BRAY-dun /ˈbreɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Braeden a boy or girl name?

Braeden is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Braeden?

Braeden ranked #2389 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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