Braeden
/?b?e?.d?n/ · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Old English ◈ 2 syllables
"Broad, wide meadow, salmon"

From Old English

Braeden means broad valley or salmon — the AE-DEN variant of Braden, from the Irish Gaelic bradán. Same Celtic-wisdom-salmon, AE-DEN calligraphy. Two syllables of Celtic-salmon through AE-DEN flowing distinction.

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Braeden at a glance
MeaningBroad, wide meadow, salmon
OriginOld English
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#1672
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Why parents love Braeden
  • Same salmon/broad-valley with AE-DEN distinction.
  • The Celtic salmon IS the wisest creature.
  • Two syllables with a strong, Irish sound: BRAY-den.
  • The AE gives visual distinction.
  • Brae and Den are both embedded.
The vibe of Braeden
broad valleysalmonAE-DENBradenIrishGaelicbradánCelticwisdomflowingvisual
Origin & history of Braeden
Irish Gaelic bradán (salmon) AE-DEN Braeden
1
Old English roots
Braeden IS the AE-DEN variant of Braden. The Celtic salmon IS the wisest creature.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: AE-DEN variant.
3
Today
Braeden remains a beloved choice, ranking #1672 in the US. 13,837 babies have been named Braeden since 1973.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Braeden?
2005 peak year
Braeden first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1973. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2005, 1,004 babies received the name (ranked #322). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1672), with roughly 123 babies named Braeden each year. Braeden has been declining in recent years. In total, around 13,837 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,004 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #322)
123 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,230 Total registrations
last 10 years
13,837 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,672) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Braeden
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Braeden's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — salmon adventure. People named Braeden tend to be strong, wise, and gifted at AE-DEN Celtic salmon distinction.

AE-DEN Celtic salmon
Wisest-creature
Broad-valley
Brae-Den dual
Irish-flowing
B2
R9
A1
E5
D4
E5
N5
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
Personality of Braeden
🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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