How old is someone named Braeden?
The average Braeden is 20 years old.
Half of all living Braedens are between 16 and 24.
When was Braeden popular?
Braeden rose fast and peaked in 2005, then faded almost as fast. 79% of all Braedens were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 126 | 120 |
| 1990s | 1,603 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 8,549 | 8,400 |
| 2010s | 3,200 | 3,200 |
| 2020s | 384 | 380 |
How many Braedens are still alive?
About 14,000 Braedens are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Braeden since 1973.
Nearly every Braeden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Braeden?
About four in five living Braedens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 81%
- Gen Alpha 14%
Is Braeden an old name?
Not really. Braeden is younger than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Braeden a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.3% of living Braedens are men.
Names the same age as Braeden
NAME TWIN
Braeden's name twin is Shaniya. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Shaniya's age curve is the closest match to Braeden's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Braeden
How old is the average Braeden?
The average Braeden in the US is 20 years old. The median is 20, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Braeden?
About 14,000 Braedens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1973.
When was the name Braeden most popular?
In 2005, when about 1,000 baby boys were named Braeden.
Is Braeden a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 81% of living Braedens 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