Total births
110
Boys' name · since 2004
Braxdon
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 110 babies named Braxdon, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13240
- among boys today
- 110
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 7%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Braxdon is the #13240 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 110 recorded since 2004.
Social Security Administration records show Braxdon recorded 110 times among boys since 2004, holding rank #13240 nationally today, ahead of 7% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2024.
- #13240 among boys today
- 110 born since 2004
- 2010s peak decade
- 7% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Braxdon is currently the #13240 boys' name in America, more common than 7% of boys - 110 born since 2004, peaking in the 2010s.
- #13240
- among boys today
- 110
- born since 2004
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 7%
- more common than other boys
Braxdon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#13240
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 7% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Braxdon was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
12 babies were named Braxdon in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Braxdon compares
110 27th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Braxdon's all-time total is 70% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braxdon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 110 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braxdon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Braxdon's full recorded timeline at 2013, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2004, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2012 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Braxdon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#13,240
Active since
2004
Braxdon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2024
- Peak year (2012)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Braxdon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braxdon's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Braxdon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
- 2010s
2010s
67 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 67 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braxdon? ▼
110 babies have been named Braxdon since 2004. It currently ranks #13240 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 12 births.
When was Braxdon most popular? ▼
Braxdon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
How long has the name Braxdon been used? ▼
Braxdon has been recorded in Social Security data since 2004, spanning 21 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Braxdon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandon, Bradley, Brayden, Brady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Braxdon's data
- Braxdon's decade-level peak was the 2010s (67 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Braxdon
Nearby Names Like Braxdon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braxdon
Brandon Boy
#230 770,509 births
Bradley Boy
#362 313,008 births
Brayden Boy
#190 136,548 births
Brady Boy
#309 96,770 births
Brad Boy
#4077 83,060 births
Compare Braxdon side by side: Braxdon vs Brandon Braxdon vs Bradley Braxdon vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braxdon
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Braxdon: #13240 Boys' Name - 110 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braxdon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Braxdon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.