Braxton
Meaning: Brock's town, badger settlement
Origin: Old English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #238
Total births: 795
History: Braxton surged in the 2010s as a strong surname-name in Australia. The name has an American Southern character adopted into Australian culture.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2015) | #74 |
| Babies named Braxton in 2015 | 130 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 795 |
| Peak year | 2012 (212 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #44 |
| Years in records | 2011–2015 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Braxton
What does the name Braxton mean?
Braxton means “Brock's town, badger settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Braxton?
Braxton has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Brock's town, badger settlement”.
How popular is Braxton in Australia?
Braxton ranked #74 in Australia in 2015 — given to 130 babies that year.
When was Braxton most popular?
Braxton peaked in 2012 with 212 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Braxton a boy or girl name?
Braxton is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Braxtons in registered births are male.
How long has Braxton been recorded in Australia?
Braxton appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 2011 through 2015.