Broad valley or salmon-like
A modern spelling variation of Braden. It likely derives from the Irish surname Ó Bradáin, meaning descendant of Bradán, which means salmon. It is also associated with the English place name meaning broad valley.
Less common today
Braydn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,742 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
