Braxon
Every Braxon since 2003 — 386 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braxon
Braxon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,863 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 386 American babies have been named Braxon. Its peak came in 2015, when 37 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 Braxon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braxon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,863 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,517 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,350 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4,954 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,492 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,241 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,496 |
| 2017 | 33 | #3,392 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,893 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,089 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,510 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,093 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,145 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,385 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,079 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,598 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,105 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,314 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,078 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,606 |
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| 2003 | 5 | #11,095 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braxon in 2025?
Braxon ranked #6,863 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braxon?
386 babies have been named Braxon in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braxon most popular?
Braxon peaked in 2015, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Braxon a boy or girl name?
Braxon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braxon rising or falling?
Braxon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.