Total births
536
Boys' name · since 1994
Braxtin
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 536 babies named Braxtin, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8616
- among boys today
- 536
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Braxtin currently ranks #8616 among boys' names in America, with 536 babies recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Braxtin has been recorded 536 times among boys since 1994, currently ranked #8616 nationally and more common than 40% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #8616 among boys today
- 536 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braxtin is currently the #8616 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 536 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8616
- among boys today
- 536
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Braxtin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8616
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Braxtin was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
42 babies were named Braxtin in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Braxtin compares
536 Top 42% higher than 58% of 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
Braxtin's all-time total is 46% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braxtin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 536 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braxtin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Braxtin splits its recorded history at 2012: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1994 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Braxtin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#8,616
Active since
1994
Braxtin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Braxtin popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2009 (Braxtin as girls' name)
Braxtin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braxtin's strongest decade.
299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Braxtin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
122 births
- 2010s
2010s
299 births
- 2020s 98
2020s
98 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 299 births (56% of all-time use).
How Braxtin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Braxtin's total volume
Braxtin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braxtin by state
Where Braxtin concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
Indiana share of Braxtin's total US births 0.9%
Even split
5 of 536 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braxtin? ▼
Braxtin has been given to 536 babies in the U.S. since 1994, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8616 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Braxtin most popular? ▼
Braxtin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 299 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Braxtin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braxtin are Indiana (5 births), Ohio (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Braxtin been used? ▼
Braxtin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 32 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braxtin? ▼
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 Braxtin's data
- Braxtin's decade-level peak was the 2010s (299 total births); usage has since declined to 98 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Braxtins (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana names
- 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 Braxtin
Nearby Names Like Braxtin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braxtin
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 Braxtin side by side: Braxtin vs Brandon Braxtin vs Bradley Braxtin vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braxtin
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1994–2025 (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. "Braxtin: #8616 Boys' Name - 536 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braxtin. 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 Braxtin 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 June 2026.