Brayton
- US rank
- #3,949
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,278 in 1996
27 babies were named Brayton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,444 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brayton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 63,291 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brayton, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brayton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrayton first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #1,278. Today it's #3,949, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBrayton was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,321 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 63,291.
- TrendBrayton has slipped 1,444 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,949. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Brayton
Brayton is a boy name of English and Scottish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Brayton for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 56 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #1,278 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,949, with 27 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1920s | 1.3 | 781,250 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 1980s | 6.1 | 163,132 boys |
| 1990s | 27 | 37,481 boys |
| 2000s | 41 | 24,558 boys |
| 2010s | 41 | 24,426 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,386 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 Brayton
What is the origin of the name Brayton?
Brayton has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brayton a boy or girl name?
Brayton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brayton?
Brayton ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#1,278).