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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Braxton — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Braxtin|Braxtyn
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Braxton

BRAK-stun · 2 syllables

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Boy
#170
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #7280 · ↑↑ Surging

#170
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 48
Peak rank
#131 in 2020
5yr change
-1 ranks
Birth frequency
6.0 per 10,000 births
Sex split
68% boy · 32% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #170 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Braxton

Popularity score: 48  ·  SSA Rank: #170

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-1 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishPlace NameUnisex2-syllableModernStrongSaxon OriginTrending-ton suffix
Character
bold confidenceathletic strengthmodern ambitionconfident leadershipdetermined spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Braxtons

observantclinicalpioneeringmeticulousdedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Braxton is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #170 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -1 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#170 · niche
Braxton at a Glance
Meaning:A place name referring to Braxton in Lincolnshire, England. The 'brac' element relates to badger or wild boar, combined with the Saxon settlement suffix '-ton.'
Language root:Old English · Saxon
Peak rank:#131 in 2020
5yr change:-1 ranks
Sex usage:68% boy · 32% girl
Notable bearers
Braxton Miller
College football quarterback
Braxton Hicks
Obstetrician (medical term namesake)
Similar Sound
Paxton◈BaxterJacksonMaxtonSaxon
Similar Style
Beckett◈Rowan◈Sawyer◈Ashton◈Holden◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Braxton
Harper◈River◈Avery◈Morgan◈Finley◈Parker◈Cameron◈Bailey◈
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→ Stable
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↓ Declining
Holden◈
English · #281
→ Stable
Jack
English · #15
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Braxton illustration
Name Intelligence
Braxton · Overview
Summary

Braxton is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #170 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 14/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Braxton carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
braxton.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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