Braiden is of Scottish origin, derived from the surname 'Bradie', which means 'broad' or 'wide'. It entered the scene as a given name in the late 20th century and gained popularity due to its unique sound and spelling. The name Braiden has two syllables and ends with a 'n' sound, making it appealing and easy to pronounce.
The name Braiden experienced varied popularity over the years with peaks in 1996 (10 births), 1999 (11 births), and 2001 (14 births). However, its usage seemed to decline after 2007, with fewer than 10 births each year since then. Overall, a total of 152 babies were named Braiden between 1993 and 2011.