From the broad valley or ditch
Broden is likely a modern variant of the Gaelic surname Broden or a derivative of the English surname Broaden. It typically refers to a geographical feature such as a broad valley or a muddy place. In some contexts, it is considered a variation of the name Braden, which means 'salmon' or 'wide valley'.
Less common today
Broden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,250 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian comedian and member of Aunty Donna
