Braxton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Brock's town, badger settlement
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #172 in 2025 with 2,131 babies born.
History: Braxton is an English surname and place name. It gained attention as the surname of famous families in American history. As a given name it became popular in the United States in the 1990s and 2000s, particularly in the South.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Braxton? About 1 in 1,558 babies born in 2025 were named Braxton, or roughly 5.9 per day in the United States.
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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?
Braxton ranked #172 in 2025 — given to 2,131 babies that year.
When was Braxton most popular?
Braxton peaked in 2014 with 3,363 babies registered that year.
Is Braxton a boy or girl name?
Braxton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Braxtons in registered births are male.
Is the name Braxton rising or falling in popularity?
Braxton has risen 7885 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8057 in 2020 to #172 in 2025.
How long has Braxton been recorded?
Braxton appears in birth records across 121 years — from 1885 through 2025.