Braxton
Peaked at #118 nationally in 2017, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1885, Braxton has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Braxton — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2970
in 2004
Current rank
#7280
in 2024
Years tracked
31
1994–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1994, Braxton reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #2970 nationally with 53 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4676 (2014) to #7280 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Braxton ranks #7280 nationally for girls, with 15 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,280 | 15 |
| 2023 | #9,080 | 11 |
| 2022 | #7,034 | 16 |
| 2021 | #11,290 | 8 |
| 2020 | #8,041 | 13 |
| 2019 | #9,220 | 11 |
| 2018 | #5,818 | 21 |
| 2017 | #4,595 | 30 |
Braxton — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#118
in 2017
Current rank
#170
in 2024
Years tracked
120
1885–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Braxton reached its peak popularity for boys in 2017, ranking #118 nationally with 3,351 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #120 (2014) to #170 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Braxton ranks #170 nationally for boys, with 2,168 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #170 | 2,168 |
| 2023 | #169 | 2,138 |
| 2022 | #156 | 2,393 |
| 2021 | #146 | 2,579 |
| 2020 | #131 | 2,782 |
| 2019 | #126 | 3,036 |
| 2018 | #130 | 3,015 |
| 2017 | #118 | 3,351 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Braxton most popular?
Braxton was most popular in 2017, when it ranked #118 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Braxton becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Braxton?
At least 64,485 babies have been recorded with the name Braxton in the US since 1885, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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