Braxton
MeaningBrocc's town · Old English
- US rank
- #172
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #118 in 2017
2,131 babies were named Braxton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 41 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
US births per million boys, 1885–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Braxton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 802 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Braxton, 2,131 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Braxton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBraxton first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #118.
- Then vs nowBraxton is 3.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,413 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 802.
- TrendBraxton has slipped 41 places over the last five years and now sits at #172. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBraxton is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #62, followed by Ohio (#65) and West Virginia (#71). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Braxton means “Brocc's town”.
About the name Braxton
Braxton is a boy name of English origin meaning “Brocc's town”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Braxton for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 121 of those 141 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #118 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #172, with 2,131 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | 59,347 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 59,988 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 65,020 girls |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 142,857 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 89,767 boys |
| 1890s | 4.7 | 212,314 boys |
| 1900s | 9.6 | 104,058 boys |
| 1910s | 25 | 40,112 boys |
| 1920s | 21 | 47,893 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 46,468 boys |
| 1940s | 13 | 75,930 boys |
| 1950s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
| 1960s | 8.6 | 116,686 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 62,035 boys |
| 1980s | 47 | 21,436 boys |
| 1990s | 264 | 3,791 boys |
| 2000s | 693 | 1,442 boys |
| 2010s | 1,614 | 619 boys |
| 2020s | 1,371 | 729 boys |
Other spellings of Braxton
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 Braxton
What does the name Braxton mean?
Braxton means “Brocc's town” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Braxton?
Braxton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Braxton a boy or girl name?
Braxton is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Braxton?
Braxton ranked #172 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,131 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#118).