How old is someone named Braiden?
The average Braiden is 17 years old.
Half of all living Braidens are between 13 and 21.
When was Braiden popular?
Braiden was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2010, and dropped away. That's why most Braidens are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 55 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 683 | 660 |
| 2000s | 3,589 | 3,500 |
| 2010s | 2,979 | 3,000 |
| 2020s | 483 | 480 |
How many Braidens are still alive?
About 7,700 Braidens are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 7,800 babies named Braiden since 1984.
Nearly every Braiden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Braiden?
About two in three living Braidens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 69%
- Gen Alpha 26%
Is Braiden an old name?
No. Braiden is one of the youngest names around: younger than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Braiden a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98% of living Braidens are men.
Names the same age as Braiden
NAME TWIN
Braiden's name twin is Braydon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Braydon's age curve is the closest match to Braiden's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Braiden
How old is the average Braiden?
The average Braiden in the US is 17 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Braiden?
About 7,700 Braidens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,800 babies given the name since 1984.
When was the name Braiden most popular?
In 2010, when about 570 baby boys were named Braiden.
Is Braiden a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 69% of living Braidens 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