How old is someone named Braden?
The average Braden is 23 years old.
Half of all living Bradens are between 17 and 27.
When was Braden popular?
Braden rose fast and peaked in 2005, then faded almost as fast. 67% of all Bradens were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 19 | 0 |
| 1930s | 22 | 0 |
| 1940s | 44 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 156 | 100 |
| 1960s | 271 | 220 |
| 1970s | 820 | 740 |
| 1980s | 2,357 | 2,200 |
| 1990s | 8,496 | 8,200 |
| 2000s | 24,209 | 24,000 |
| 2010s | 8,796 | 8,700 |
| 2020s | 1,316 | 1,300 |
How many Bradens are still alive?
About 45,000 Bradens are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 47,000 babies named Braden since 1916.
Nearly every Braden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Braden?
About two in three living Bradens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 14%
- Gen Z 70%
- Gen Alpha 13%
Is Braden an old name?
Not really. Braden is younger than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Braden will be 48 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Braden a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Bradens are men.
Names the same age as Braden
NAME TWIN
Braden's name twin is Camron. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Camron's age curve is the closest match to Braden's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Brayden (15) · Braeden (20) · Braiden (17)
Compare: Braden vs. Brayden
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Questions about the name Braden
How old is the average Braden?
The average Braden in the US is 23 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Braden?
About 45,000 Bradens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 47,000 babies given the name since 1916.
When was the name Braden most popular?
In 2005, when about 3,100 baby boys were named Braden.
Is Braden a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 70% of living Bradens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this