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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Salmon (via an Irish ancestral surname)
- Origin
- Irish (Anglicized surname)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- BRAY-duhn
Braden is an Anglicized Irish surname, from Ó Bradáin, that traces back to the word 'bradán' — salmon. You may see Braden glossed elsewhere as meaning 'broad valley,' but that gloss isn't backed by Wiktionary, which points instead to the salmon surname origin.
Meaning & Origin of Braden
Meaning: Salmon (via an Irish ancestral surname).
Origin: Irish (Anglicized surname).
A common claim: Often glossed as 'broad valley' Actually: The 'broad valley' gloss isn't well supported. Braden traces instead to the Irish surname Ó Bradáin, ultimately from bradán, meaning 'salmon.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Braden
BRAY-duhnIPA /ˈbreɪdən/
Popularity of Braden
Braden peaked at #133 in 2005 with 3,046 babies given the name, and has fallen to #1246 in 2024 with just 158.
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FAQ
What does the name Braden mean?
Salmon (via an Irish ancestral surname). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Braden?
Braden is pronounced BRAY-duhn (IPA: /ˈbreɪdən/).
Is Braden a popular name right now?
Braden peaked at #133 in 2005 and is ranked #1246 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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