How old is someone named Brayden?
The average Brayden is 15 years old.
Half of all living Braydens are between 11 and 19.
When was Brayden popular?
Brayden had one big moment, peaking in 2010. 75% of the babies ever named Brayden arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 50 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 318 | 300 |
| 1990s | 5,450 | 5,300 |
| 2000s | 50,979 | 50,000 |
| 2010s | 66,270 | 66,000 |
| 2020s | 14,539 | 14,000 |
How many Braydens are still alive?
About 140,000 Braydens are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 140,000 babies named Brayden since 1970.
Nearly every Brayden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Brayden?
More than half of living Braydens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 59%
- Gen Alpha 39%
Is Brayden an old name?
No. Brayden is one of the youngest names around: younger than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Brayden will be 36 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Brayden a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.2% of living Braydens are men.
Names the same age as Brayden
NAME TWIN
Brayden's name twin is Mariyah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mariyah's age curve is the closest match to Brayden's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Braden (23) · Braeden (20) · Braiden (17)
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Questions about the name Brayden
How old is the average Brayden?
The average Brayden in the US is 15 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Brayden?
About 140,000 Braydens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 140,000 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Brayden most popular?
In 2010, when about 9,200 baby boys were named Brayden.
Is Brayden a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 59% of living Braydens 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