boy name
Braxton
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#172 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Braxton in the US, 1880–2025
Braxton first appears in US records in 1885. It peaked in 2014, when 3,364 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,131.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Braxton popular?
Steady Braxton has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 14,215 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,332 | |
| 2000s | 13,905 | |
| 1990s | 5,079 | |
| 1980s | 872 | |
| 1970s | 265 | |
| 1960s | 166 | |
| 1950s | 166 | |
| 1940s | 191 | |
| 1930s | 227 | |
| 1920s | 230 | |
| 1910s | 157 | |
| 1900s | 15 | |
| 1890s | 5 | |
| 1880s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Braxton a boy or a girl name?
Braxton is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Braxton a popular name right now?
Braxton has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Braxton?
In 2025, Braxton ranked #172 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Braxton most popular?
Braxton was most popular in 2014, when about 3,364 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.