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UK boy's name

Braedon

A masculine name of Scottish origin meaning "broad hill".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Braedon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Braedon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.

This profile covers 68 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2002 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 68 living people in the UK are called Braedon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Braedon ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 boys were registered as Braedon.
  • About 68 living people in the UK are estimated to have Braedon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4702

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2010

9 births

Estimated living

68

2026

Meaning

What does Braedon mean?

Braedon is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins, but it is believed to have roots in the Gaelic language. The name is thought to be a variant spelling of the Irish name Brádan, which means "salmon" or "salmon-like." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone with a reddish or salmon-like complexion or hair color.

While the exact origins of the name Braedon are unclear, it has been speculated that it may be a combination of the Celtic elements "brae" and "don." "Brae" is a Scottish word meaning "hillside" or "slope," while "don" is a Gaelic word meaning "brown" or "dark." If this etymology is correct, the name Braedon could have originally referred to someone who lived on or near a dark or brown hillside.

There are no known historical references to the name Braedon in ancient texts or religious scriptures, as it is a relatively modern name. The earliest recorded use of the name is believed to be in the late 20th century, likely in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Braedon was Braedon Dolfo, an American actor and singer born in 1986. He is best known for his roles in television shows such as "The Goldbergs" and "Lucifer."

Another individual with the name is Braedon Lange, a Canadian ice hockey player born in 1994. He currently plays for the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League.

Braedon Sharen, born in 1991, is an Australian rules footballer who has played for the Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Braedon Dolfo, a different person from the actor mentioned earlier, is a Canadian singer and songwriter born in 1993. He has released several albums and gained popularity in the country music genre.

Braedon Box, born in 1995, is an American baseball player who has played in the minor leagues for various organizations, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It's worth noting that while the name Braedon has gained some popularity in recent decades, especially in English-speaking countries, it is still relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. As a modern name, its usage and popularity may continue to evolve in the future.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Braedon over time

The chart below shows babies named Braedon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Braedon, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Braedon
02579200220102019

Decades

Braedon by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Braedon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #3715 34 7
2000s #3101 34 7

Related

Names similar to Braedon

FAQ

Braedon: questions and answers

How popular is the name Braedon in the UK right now?

In 2019, Braedon was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Braedon most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Braedon in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Braedon?

A masculine name of Scottish origin meaning "broad hill".

How many people are called Braedon in the UK?

A total of 68 babies have been registered as Braedon across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.