Braxton
How to say it: BRAK-stun · /ˈbrækstən/
From an English surname meaning 'Bracca's town', where Bracca is an Old English personal name.
Braxton was the 179th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,131 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #236 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #179 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,131 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,466 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #236 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Braxton hit its stride in the 2010s and stays close to that level. A slight slip is expected.
What goes with it
Crisp and forceful, Braxton feels strong. Maddox shares its bold modern style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Braxton is about 1 in 62.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Braxton
- Braxton Bragg (1817–1876)Confederate Army general
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