Total births
65,831
Boys' name · since 1885
Braxton
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 65,831 babies named Braxton, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #170
- among boys today
- 65,831
- born since 1885
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99%
- more common than other boys
Braxton currently ranks #170 among boys' names in America, with 65,831 babies recorded since 1885.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Braxton has been recorded 65,831 times among boys since 1885, currently ranked #170 nationally and more common than 99% 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 1885 to 2025.
- #170 among boys today
- 65,831 born since 1885
- 2010s peak decade
- 99% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braxton is currently the #170 boys' name in America, more common than 99% of boys - 65,831 born since 1885, peaking in the 2010s.
- #170
- among boys today
- 65,831
- born since 1885
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99%
- more common than other boys
Braxton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#170
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 99% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Braxton was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
3,364 babies were named Braxton in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Braxton compares
65,831 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
Braxton's all-time total is 179x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braxton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 65,831 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 3,364 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braxton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Braxton's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 98% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 2%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1899, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 3,364, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Braxton at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2014
Current rank
#170
Active since
1885
Braxton popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 3,364
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Braxton popularity over time - girls
823 total births recorded since 1994 (Braxton as girls' name)
Braxton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braxton's strongest decade.
30,332 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Braxton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 15
1900s
15 births
- 1910s 157
1910s
157 births
- 1920s 230
1920s
230 births
- 1930s 227
1930s
227 births
- 1940s 191
1940s
191 births
- 1950s 166
1950s
166 births
- 1960s 166
1960s
166 births
- 1970s 265
1970s
265 births
- 1980s 872
1980s
872 births
- 1990s 5,079
1990s
5,079 births
- 2000s
2000s
13,905 births
- 2010s
2010s
30,332 births
- 2020s
2020s
14,215 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 30,332 births (46% of all-time use).
How Braxton 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 Braxton's total volume
Braxton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braxton by state
Where Braxton concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5,245 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 3,985 | 6.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 3,035 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 2,885 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 2,864 | 4.4% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 2,724 | 4.1% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 2,646 | 4.0% |
| #8 | Kentucky | | 2,557 | 3.9% |
Texas share of Braxton's total US births 8.0%
Even split
5,245 of 65,831 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Braxton appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braxton? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 65,831 babies named Braxton. Today it holds rank #170 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 3,364 births.
When was Braxton most popular? ▼
Braxton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 30,332 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Braxton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braxton are Texas (5,245 births), Ohio (3,985 births), North Carolina (3,035 births).
How long has the name Braxton been used? ▼
Braxton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1885, spanning 141 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braxton? ▼
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 Braxton's data
- Braxton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (30,332 total births) through the 2020s (14,215) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Braxtons (5,245 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Braxton
Nearby Names Like Braxton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braxton
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 Braxton side by side: Braxton vs Brandon Braxton vs Bradley Braxton vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Braxton
Jayce #169
45,423 births · Peak 2015
Jaxson #171
68,535 births · Peak 2015
Beckham #168
20,329 births · Peak 2025
Amari #172
31,994 births · Peak 2023
Alan #167
363,313 births · Peak 1955
Chase #173
181,160 births · Peak 2009
Beckett #166
29,156 births · Peak 2025
Rhett #174
36,669 births · Peak 2021
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, 1885–2025 (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. "Braxton: #170 Boys' Name - 65,831 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braxton. 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 Braxton 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.