Salmon; broad valley; or descendant of Bradán
Braiden is a modern spelling variant of the Irish name Braden. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'bradán' meaning salmon, which is a symbol of wisdom in Irish mythology, or from an English surname referring to a broad valley.
About 44 boys were named Braiden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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