70,090births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
2012Peak · South Australia
#172United States 2025
Braxton is a boy name family recorded 70,090 times in 13 countries since 1885. It ranks highest today in the United States (#172 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 2012, at 352.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Braxton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton | English | 66,654 | 🇺🇸 United States | #172 | 2017 | ▼ 29 % |
| Braxton | English | 795 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 2012 | – |
| Braxton | English | 665 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #387 | 2020 | ▲ 11 % |
| Braxton | English | 584 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2012 | 2013 | ▼ 79 % |
| Braxton | English | 532 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #312 | 2011 | ▼ 23 % |
| Braxton | English | 280 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #354 | 2022 | ▲ 40 % |
Questions about Braxton
How popular is the name Braxton?
In 2025 it ranked #172 in the United States. Official registers record 70,090 births across 13 countries.
When was Braxton most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 2012, at 352.0 births per 100,000.
Is Braxton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Braxton is a boy name.