Derived from Braden, meaning broad valley or salmon
Bryden is a modern variation of the Irish surname Braden. It likely stems from the Gaelic word 'bradán' meaning salmon, or the Old English elements describing a wide valley. It has gained usage as a contemporary alternative to names like Brayden or Bryson.
Less common today
Bryden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,208 in 2013.
Canadian professional ice hockey player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
