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Brayton

Boy

Meaning of Brayton: English: 'broad town'

Brayton is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3828th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#3828

27 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,528

First recorded 1916 · peak 2012

Trend

falling

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 14 babies1982: 10 babies1983: 13 babies1984: 8 babies1985: 10 babies1986: 13 babies1987: 13 babies1988: 15 babies1989: 18 babies1990: 20 babies19901991: 21 babies1992: 23 babies1993: 35 babies1994: 49 babies1995: 52 babies1996: 92 babies1997: 87 babies1998: 70 babies1999: 75 babies2000: 88 babies20002001: 82 babies2002: 81 babies2003: 84 babies2004: 73 babies2005: 93 babies2006: 76 babies2007: 84 babies2008: 77 babies2009: 85 babies2010: 92 babies20102011: 86 babies2012: 106 babies2013: 84 babies2014: 100 babies2015: 81 babies2016: 67 babies2017: 53 babies2018: 51 babies2019: 53 babies2020: 51 babies20202021: 47 babies2022: 54 babies2023: 26 babies2024: 24 babies2025: 27 babies
US babies named Brayton per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 106.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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