Braxson
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Brock's town, badger settlement
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #6864 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Braxton. Shares the meaning 'Brock's town, badger settlement.'
Similar names: braxston, braxon, braxxon, braeson, branson, braxdon, braxton, braxxton
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Braxson? About 1 in 277,375 babies born in 2025 were named Braxson, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Braxson
What does the name Braxson mean?
Braxson means “Brock's town, badger settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Braxson?
Braxson has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Brock's town, badger settlement”.
How popular is Braxson?
Braxson ranked #6803 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Braxson most popular?
Braxson peaked in 2019 with 25 babies registered that year.
Is Braxson a boy or girl name?
Braxson is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Braxsons in registered births are male.
Is the name Braxson rising or falling in popularity?
Braxson has fallen 1953 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4850 in 2020 to #6803 in 2025.
How long has Braxson been recorded?
Braxson appears in birth records across 15 years — from 2011 through 2025.