Boy nameCurrently #170 in the USFalling
Braxton
//ˈbɹækstən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20147 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Braxton's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Braxton's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Braxton |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 30 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 23 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 27 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 31 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 30 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 72 |
| 1984 | 63 |
| 1985 | 100 |
| 1986 | 114 |
| 1987 | 109 |
| 1988 | 136 |
| 1989 | 155 |
| 1990 | 201 |
| 1991 | 230 |
| 1992 | 254 |
| 1993 | 327 |
| 1994 | 524 |
| 1995 | 554 |
| 1996 | 618 |
| 1997 | 819 |
| 1998 | 875 |
| 1999 | 855 |
| 2000 | 842 |
| 2001 | 829 |
| 2002 | 869 |
| 2003 | 1,034 |
| 2004 | 1,634 |
| 2005 | 1,344 |
| 2006 | 1,636 |
| 2007 | 1,801 |
| 2008 | 1,956 |
| 2009 | 2,267 |
| 2010 | 2,320 |
| 2011 | 2,543 |
| 2012 | 3,045 |
| 2013 | 3,144 |
| 2014 | 3,393 |
| 2015 | 3,340 |
| 2016 | 3,344 |
| 2017 | 3,381 |
| 2018 | 3,036 |
| 2019 | 3,047 |
| 2020 | 2,795 |
| 2021 | 2,587 |
| 2022 | 2,409 |
| 2023 | 2,149 |
| 2024 | 2,183 |
Braxton through the decades
- Braxton peaked in 2014, when 3,393 babies were named Braxton in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Braxton has risen 21% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Braxton currently ranks #170 in the US and is cooling off.