Braeden
Boy name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Braeden: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2013.
A modern coinage drawing on ancient roots, Braeden is most often considered a spelling variant of Braden or Bradan, both of which derive from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic *bradán*, meaning "salmon." In Celtic mythology, the salmon was revered as a creature of profound wisdom, lending the name a subtly learned air. Among its few well-known bearers is American actor and musician Braeden Lemasters, best recognised for his role in the TV series *The Walking Dead*. The name's rising popularity in Scotland since the 1990s reflects a broader taste for surnames-as-first-names and the fashionable -den ending. The salmon itself,
Boy 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20134 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7073 babies
- Total births
- 23since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 13%vs prior 5y