Total births
296
Boys' name · since 1992
Broxton
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 296 babies named Broxton, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12939
- among boys today
- 296
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Broxton is the #12939 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 296 recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Broxton has been recorded 296 times among boys since 1992, currently ranked #12939 nationally and more common than 9% 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 1992 to 2024.
- #12939 among boys today
- 296 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 9% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Broxton is currently the #12939 boys' name in America, more common than 9% of boys - 296 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #12939
- among boys today
- 296
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other boys
Broxton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12939
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 9% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Broxton was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
30 babies were named Broxton in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Broxton compares
296 46th 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
Broxton's all-time total is 19% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Broxton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 296 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Broxton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Broxton's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2024, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Broxton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#12,939
Active since
1992
Broxton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2024
- Peak year (2012)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Broxton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Broxton's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Broxton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 54
2000s
54 births
- 2010s
2010s
214 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 214 births (72% of all-time use).
Broxton by state
Where Broxton concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 40 | 13.5% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 12 | 4.1% |
California share of Broxton's total US births 13.5%
Even split
40 of 296 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Broxton? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 296 babies named Broxton. Today it holds rank #12939 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 30 births.
When was Broxton most popular? ▼
Broxton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Broxton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Broxton are California (40 births), Wisconsin (12 births).
How long has the name Broxton been used? ▼
Broxton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 33 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Broxton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brody, Brooks, Brock, Brodie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Broxton's data
- Broxton's decade-level peak was the 2010s (214 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Broxtons (40 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Broxton
Nearby Names Like Broxton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Broxton
Brody Boy
#224 81,678 births
Brooks Boy
#67 57,946 births
Brock Boy
#702 43,540 births
Brodie Boy
#961 11,391 births
Bronson Boy
#1035 10,693 births
Compare Broxton side by side: Broxton vs Brody Broxton vs Brooks Broxton vs Brock
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Broxton
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, 1992–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Broxton: #12939 Boys' Name - 296 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/broxton. 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 Broxton 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.