Brayton
Brayton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Broad settlement or town near broad land.
Origin and history
Brayton is an English name derived from a surname and place name meaning 'broad settlement'. Originally used to denote someone from a specific location, it has evolved into a contemporary given name. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but established choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,506 babies in the United States have been named Brayton since 1880. It ranks #2590 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- IN (41 %)
- IA (17 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 15 |
| 1920-1930 | 14 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 513 |
| 2000-2010 | 812 |
| 2010-2019 | 773 |
| 2020-2029 | 229 |
Nicknames
Bray
Fun facts
- Derived from places in England named Brayton, combining words for broad and settlement.
- Follows the popular American trend of adopting traditional Anglo-Saxon surnames as given names.