Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Braxton.
National Rank (2025)
#172
All-Time Peak Rank
#118 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
65,831
Unisex Distribution98.8% Boy / 1.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Braxton Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Braxton
According to SSA data, Braxton achieved its highest historical rank of #118 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 3,364 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 35.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 118 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Braxton scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-35.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,364Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
118Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6
1890s:5
1900s:15
1910s:157
1920s:230
1930s:227
1940s:191
1950s:166
1960s:166
1970s:265
1980s:872
1990s:5,079
2000s:13,905
2010s:30,332
2020s:14,215
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBra-xton
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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