Brax
Every Brax since 2006 — 423 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brax
Brax is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,728 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 423 American babies have been named Brax. Its peak came in 2019, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brax stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brax year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,728 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,696 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,241 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,454 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,310 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,144 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,212 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,243 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,690 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,603 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,310 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,091 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,646 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,558 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,841 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,868 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,837 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,104 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,705 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brax in 2025?
Brax ranked #4,728 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brax?
423 babies have been named Brax in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brax most popular?
Brax peaked in 2019, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Brax a boy or girl name?
Brax is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brax rising or falling?
Brax has been roughly stable over the past decade.