Bradden is a masculine English name derived from the Old English elements brad (“broad”) and dene (“valley”), denoting the toponymic “broad valley.” Pronounced BRAD-uhn (/ˈbrædən/), it has maintained a modest presence in U.S. birth records since 1978, recording five to nine annual registrations and ranking between #674 (1978) and #908 (2008). Its highest count of nine births occurred in both 2002 and 2004, and by 2009 it stood at #899 with five registrations. The name’s concise two-syllable structure and clear phonetic pattern give it practical appeal, particularly in Latin American naming contexts where such qualities are valued for their clarity and contemporary resonance.