Braden
Pronunciation: [ br-AYD-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Braden first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 277 babies have been named Braden in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Braden is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,776 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,776
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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#60,961 in US
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About the Name Braden
Braden is a girl name .
Is Braden a boy or girl name? Braden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,776 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,250. Braden is more commonly used as a boy name.
Braden is currently ranked #60,776 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Braden include Brad, Brady, Bradie, Bry, Brie, and Brakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Braden include Bradley, Brady . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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