Broad valley or salmon
Derived from the English surname meaning 'broad valley' or the Irish surname 'Ó Bradáin' meaning 'descendant of Bradán', which translates to 'salmon'. In Irish mythology, the salmon is a symbol of wisdom.
Less common today
Braden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #133 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NHL goaltender and Stanley Cup champion
Major League Baseball pitcher
World champion archer
