Broad valley or salmon
A modern American spelling variation of the Irish surname Braden. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'bradán', meaning salmon, or potentially from an Old English locational name referring to a broad valley.
About 17 boys were named Braedyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Braedyn — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
