Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Brayten

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#5,067 (2008)

Total Babies

185

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2022

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#5067

Peak Rank

185

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brayten

Brayten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 18 Braytens were born — ranking #5,067 that year. As of 2026, Brayten ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 185 Braytens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Brayten

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brayten

What does the name Brayten mean?

Brayten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brayten in 2026?

In 2026, Brayten ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Brayten most popular?

Brayten reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #5,067 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Brayten a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Brayten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brayten include Donathan, Toure, Jamill. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brayten

Brayten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 185 births in the dataset. Brayten's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #5,067. Use the chart and map above to compare Brayten'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.