Brax
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,136 in 2020
21 babies were named Brax in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,571 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2006–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brax you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brax, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brax would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrax first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #3,136.
- New on the sceneBrax wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2006.
- TrendBrax has slipped 1,571 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Brax
Brax is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-rax”. US birth records list Brax for boys from 2006 to 2025, in 19 of those 20 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #3,136 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.5 | 287,770 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 78,247 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,445 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Brax
What is the origin of the name Brax?
Brax has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brax a boy or girl name?
Brax is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brax?
Brax ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#3,136).