Braxton
5 countries#172 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Braxton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
66,654 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #172 · peaked in 2014 with 3,394 births
Most common in: Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
601 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2013 with 87 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
527 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #1078 · peaked in 2013 with 76 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
54 births recorded 2011–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
20 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2014 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 2013–2020 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Braxton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #224 | — |
| 2007 | #216 | ↑8 |
| 2008 | #202 | ↑14 |
| 2009 | #174 | ↑28 |
| 2010 | #170 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #153 | ↑17 |
| 2012 | #125 | ↑28 |
| 2013 | #123 | ↑2 |
| 2014 | #120 | ↑3 |
| 2015 | #121 | ↓1 |
| 2016 | #125 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #118 | ↑7 |
| 2018 | #130 | ↓12 |
| 2019 | #126 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #131 | ↓5 |
| 2021 | #146 | ↓15 |
| 2022 | #156 | ↓10 |
| 2023 | #169 | ↓13 |
| 2024 | #170 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #172 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Braxton
Is Braxton a popular name?
Yes — Braxton currently ranks #172 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Braxton more common for boys or girls?
Braxton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Braxton most popular?
Braxton peaked in 2014 in United States, with 3,394 recorded births that year.
Is Braxton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Braxton’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #836 in 1885 to #172 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Braxton?
At least 67,261 babies have been recorded with the name Braxton across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Braxton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Braxton appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Braxton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Braxton include Matias, Barrett, Jesus, Nico.
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