Total births
2,095
Unisex name · since 1994
Braxtyn
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 2,095 babies named Braxtyn, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1720
- among boys today
- 2,095
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
2,095 babies have been named Braxtyn since 1994, making it today's #1720 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Braxtyn recorded 2,095 times among boys since 1994, holding rank #1720 nationally today, ahead of 88% 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 1994 to 2025.
- #1720 among boys today
- 2,095 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Braxtyn is currently the #1720 unisex name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 2,095 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1720
- among boys today
- 2,095
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Braxtyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1720
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Braxtyn was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
137 babies were named Braxtyn in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Braxtyn compares
2,095 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Braxtyn's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Braxtyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,095 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 137 | 23 | 22,252 |
Braxtyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Braxtyn splits its recorded history at 2012: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% 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 137 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Braxtyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#1,720
Active since
1994
Braxtyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 137
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Braxtyn popularity over time - girls
351 total births recorded since 1999 (Braxtyn as girls' name)
Braxtyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Braxtyn's strongest decade.
1,177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Braxtyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 248
2000s
248 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,177 births
- 2020s
2020s
659 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,177 births (56% of all-time use).
How Braxtyn 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 Braxtyn's total volume
Braxtyn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Braxtyn by state
Where Braxtyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 156 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 145 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 95 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 59 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 47 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 46 | 2.2% |
| #7 | Oklahoma | | 42 | 2.0% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 41 | 2.0% |
Texas share of Braxtyn's total US births 7.4%
Even split
156 of 2,095 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Braxtyn appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Braxtyn? ▼
2,095 babies have been named Braxtyn since 1994. It currently ranks #1720 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 137 births.
When was Braxtyn most popular? ▼
Braxtyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,177 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Braxtyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Braxtyn are Texas (156 births), Ohio (145 births), Indiana (95 births).
Is Braxtyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Braxtyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,095 births, and as a girl's name it has 351 births.
How long has the name Braxtyn been used? ▼
Braxtyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 32 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Braxtyn? ▼
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 Braxtyn's data
- Braxtyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,177 total births) through the 2020s (659) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Braxtyns (156 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 Braxtyn
Nearby Names Like Braxtyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Braxtyn
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 Braxtyn side by side: Braxtyn vs Brandon Braxtyn vs Bradley Braxtyn vs Brayden
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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. "Braxtyn: #1720 Unisex Name - 2,095 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/braxtyn. 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 Braxtyn 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.