Boy · #3,362 in 2026

Braxten

Current Rank
#3,362
Peak Rank
#1,510 (2013)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-50%
2007
First Year
2007
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#17634
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Braxten

Braxten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 107 Braxtens were born — ranking #1,510 that year. As of 2026, Braxten ranks #3,362 for baby boys with 35 births, falling sharply (-50%). In total, more than 2K Braxtens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Braxten

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Braxten

What does the name Braxten mean?
Braxten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Braxten in 2026?
In 2026, Braxten ranks #3,362 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.
When was Braxten most popular?
Braxten reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #1,510 that year with 107 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Braxten most popular?
Braxten has historically been most popular in South Dakota, Nebraska, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braxten.
Is Braxten a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Braxten is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Braxten?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braxten include Gergory, Naeem, Shilo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Braxten

Braxten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Braxten's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #1,510. Use the chart and map above to compare Braxten'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.