Braxten
Braxten is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bracca's settlement or farmstead.
Origin and history
Braxten is a modern American spelling variant of Braxton, which derives from an Old English surname meaning Bracca's settlement. The name gained popularity in the United States alongside the broader trend of surnames ending in -ton or -ten used as given names. It remains a contemporary choice mainly used for boys in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,864 babies in the United States have been named Braxten since 1880. It ranks #2971 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1560.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.6 %)
- UT (11.1 %)
- OH (10.6 %)
- IN (9.9 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 440 |
| 2010-2019 | 981 |
| 2020-2029 | 368 |
Nicknames
Brax
Fun facts
- Braxten is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the traditional English surname Braxton.
- The name has seen the vast majority of its recorded U.S. usage in the 21st century.