Braxston
Every Braxston since 1990 — 355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Braxston
Braxston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,265 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 355 American babies have been named Braxston. Its peak came in 2012, when 25 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 Braxston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Braxston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,265 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,853 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,840 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,679 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,347 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,242 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,076 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,096 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,158 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,568 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,899 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,342 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,021 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,386 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,696 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,446 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,109 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,952 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8,828 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,249 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,127 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,533 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,307 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,075 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,261 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Braxston in 2025?
Braxston ranked #7,265 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Braxston?
355 babies have been named Braxston in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Braxston most popular?
Braxston peaked in 2012, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Braxston a boy or girl name?
Braxston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Braxston rising or falling?
Braxston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.