Braydon
Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Braydon: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2011.
Braydon is a modern name with multiple roots, most commonly interpreted as an English variant of Braden, which itself derives from the Irish Gaelic *bradán* meaning “salmon.” Alternatively, it may stem from the Old English elements *brād* (broad) and *dūn* (hill), giving a topographical sense. Notable bearers include Canadian ice hockey defenceman Braydon Coburn, who won two Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and German professional footballer Braydon Manu. The name also shares its root with the village of Braydon in Wiltshire, England, recorded in the Domesday Book as *
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20115 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7203 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y