Boy · #7,275 in 2026

Braxston

Name: Popularity of the name Braxston in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Braxston, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,275

Peak Rank

#4,003 (2012)

Total Babies

363

5-Yr Trend

-21%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#4003

Peak Rank

363

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braxston

Braxston first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 25 Braxstons were born — ranking #4,003 that year. As of 2026, Braxston ranks #7,275 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 363 Braxstons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Braxston

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braxston is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Braxton
Broxton
Breakstone
Brookstone
Buxton
Brockton
Briston
Brocton
Brixen
Paxton
Bracketing
Bracken

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braxston

What does the name Braxston mean?

Braxston is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braxston in 2026?

In 2026, Braxston ranks #7,275 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Braxston most popular?

Braxston reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #4,003 that year with 25 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Braxston most popular?

Braxston has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braxston.

Is Braxston a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Braxston is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Braxston?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braxston include Alban, Brahm, Kaiyan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braxston

Braxston is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 363 births in the dataset. Braxston's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #4,003. Use the chart and map above to compare Braxston's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.