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Braxton
BoyMeaning of Braxton: Old English: 'Brock's town'
Braxton is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 175th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2088th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#175
2,136 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2088
11 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
66,654
First recorded 1885 · peak 2014
Trend
falling
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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