Braxton
Braxton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bracca's settlement or town.
Origin and history
Braxton originated as an English habitational surname, likely derived from a place name meaning Bracca's town. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, it is a well-established modern classic given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
65,831 babies in the United States have been named Braxton since 1880. It ranks #423 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #153.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.3 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
- IN (4.5 %)
- TN (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 157 |
| 1920-1930 | 230 |
| 1930-1940 | 227 |
| 1940-1950 | 191 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 166 |
| 1970-1980 | 265 |
| 1980-1990 | 872 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,079 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,905 |
| 2010-2019 | 30,332 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,215 |
Famous people named Braxton
- Braxton Miller: American football player
- Braxton Berrios: American football player
- Braxton Key: Basketball player
Nicknames
Brax
Fun facts
- Braxton was primarily an English family name before gaining widespread adoption as a given name in the United States.
- The name saw a dramatic rise in U.S. usage beginning in the late 1980s and early 1990s.