Braxton Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Braxton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Braxton?
Braxton is spelled B-R-A-X-T-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Braxton at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Braxton means “Brock”s town“ or ”badger“s town.”
- Origin
- Braxton is commonly associated with English origins, derived from a place name.
- Pronunciation
- BRAX-ton · 2 syllables
Braxton Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#172
Recorded Births2,131
- Girls usage fell 7,691 places to #14,942 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #172 and recorded 45 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Braxton Mean?
Braxton means “Brock”s town“ or ”badger“s town.”
Origin: Braxton is commonly associated with English origins, derived from a place name.
How Do You Pronounce Braxton?
PronunciationBRAX-ton
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Braxton?
- History
- Braxton has historically been used as a surname before becoming adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Braxton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,131 | #172 |
| 2024 | Girls | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,176 | #170 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,143 | #169 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,397 | #156 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,583 | #146 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13 | #7,969 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,785 | #131 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,038 | #126 |
| 2018 | Girls | 21 | #5,785 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,016 | #130 |
| 2017 | Girls | 30 | #4,576 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,352 | #118 |
| 2016 | Girls | 31 | #4,531 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,315 | #125 |
| 2015 | Girls | 28 | #4,853 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,313 | #121 |
| 2014 | Girls | 30 | #4,657 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,364 | #120 |
When Was Braxton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Boys
3,364 recorded births
National rank #120
2017 · Boys
3,352 recorded births
National rank #118
2016 · Boys
3,315 recorded births
National rank #125
2015 · Boys
3,313 recorded births
National rank #121
Where Braxton Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AR | #62 | 47 |
| OH | #65 | 169 |
| WV | #71 | 25 |
| MT | #76 | 15 |
| VT | #80 | 6 |
| LA | #88 | 54 |
| HI | #90 | 10 |
| KY | #98 | 54 |