boys' name · peaked 2017

Braxten

Every Braxten since 1992 — 1,869 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,682
among boys
Babies in 2025
48
named Braxten
Peak year
2017
108 babies
All-time total
1,869
since 1992

The story of Braxten

Braxten is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,682 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1992, 1,869 American babies have been named Braxten. Its peak came in 2017, when 108 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 Braxten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Braxten year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 48 #2,682
2024 43 #2,918
2023 65 #2,191
2022 50 #2,651
2021 73 #2,029
2020 89 #1,732
2019 100 #1,635
2018 99 #1,640
2017 108 #1,526
2016 97 #1,643
2015 103 #1,568
2014 90 #1,691
2013 107 #1,510
2012 96 #1,618
2011 88 #1,687
2010 93 #1,666
2009 94 #1,667
2008 63 #2,143
2007 5 #18,077 64 #2,119
2006 50 #2,452
2005 40 #2,712
2004 50 #2,286
2003 25 #3,544
2002 20 #4,056
2001 18 #4,320
2000 16 #4,603
1995 10 #5,544
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Braxten in 2025?

Braxten ranked #2,682 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Braxten?

1,869 babies have been named Braxten in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Braxten most popular?

Braxten peaked in 2017, when 108 newborns received the name.

Is Braxten a boy or girl name?

Braxten is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Braxten rising or falling?

Braxten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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