Braydan is a name of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish surname "Braydon". The surname Braydon is believed to have been originally associated with a place called Braydon in Wiltshire, England, but it was later brought to Scotland and became more common there.
The meaning of Braydan is not explicitly clear as it is primarily considered a Scottish surname. However, some sources suggest that Braydan may be derived from the Old English word "brad" which means broad or wide, possibly referring to someone who lived near a wide river or valley.
There isn't much historical information about individuals named Braydan due to its rarity. It's worth noting that Braydan is not considered a traditional Scottish name and it has only gained popularity in recent years as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Australia.
Despite its relatively unknown history, Braydan has become a unique and attractive choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their child. It rolls off the tongue easily and has a modern sound while still being rooted in Scottish heritage.
Statistics on the Name Braydan in the United States:
The name Braydan has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the past three decades in the United States. The earliest record of the name's usage is in 1992, with seven births that year. The name gained slight traction in the mid-1990s, with seven births in 1995, followed by a notable increase to thirteen births each in 1996 and 1997.
The turn of the millennium brought a significant surge in popularity for Braydan, reaching nineteen births in 1998. This trend continued into the new millennium, with thirty-three births recorded in 2001, marking the highest number of Braydan births to date.
However, the popularity of the name began to decline after 2005. Although there were still a considerable number of Braydan births each year between 2005 and 2013 (ranging from seventy-six to ninety births), these figures represented a decrease compared to the peak years.
The decline in popularity continued into the late 2010s, with the lowest number of Braydan births recorded in recent years occurring in 2022 and 2023, with nine and twelve births respectively.
In total, over the period from 1992 to 2023, there were a combined 1,164 births recorded for the name Braydan in the United States. This data demonstrates how trends in naming can change significantly over time.