Braxton
Braxton is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning 'Brock's town' or 'badger settlement,' derived from Old English origins. It combines a nature-inspired meaning with a modern, place-name style that has become popular in recent decades.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,103. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,516
- 2012: 3,018
- 2013: 3,107
- 2014: 3,364
- 2015: 3,313
- 2016: 3,315
- 2017: 3,352
- 2018: 3,016
- 2019: 3,038
- 2020: 2,785
- 2021: 2,583
- 2022: 2,397
- 2023: 2,143
- 2024: 2,176
- 2025: 2,131
- 2026 (projected): 2,103
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with clear phonetics
- •The 'x' gives it a contemporary, edgy feel popular in modern naming
- •Works well in professional settings despite its trendy origins
- •Can be shortened to the casual, friendly nickname 'Brax'
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Statistics
65,831
Total births since 1880
2014
Peak year
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