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.
About 183 boys were named Braden in 2025.
NHL goaltender and Stanley Cup champion
Major League Baseball pitcher
World champion archer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Braden — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
