Braxton Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Braxton Overview

Meaning

Brock’s town, badger

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from an Old English surname, meaning “Brock’s town” or “settlement by the brook.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈbræk.stən/

Popularity

Braxton is a name that has gained popularity in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries. Recently, Braxton has consistently ranked within the top 150 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Edgy

Associated Traits

Brave, adventurous, magnetic, energetic
A Deep Dive

Braxton Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Braxtyn, Braxston, Braxen, Braxtan, Braxtun, Braxter, Braxtun

Common Nicknames

Brax, Tony, Toni, Rax, Braxy, Raxie, Brix

Diminutives

B, BT, Bax, T, B.T., Braxie, Baxter

Famous People

  • Braxton Bragg
    (Confederate General)
  • Toni Braxton
    (American Singer)
  • Braxton Miller
    (American Football Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Braxton P. Hartnabrig
    ("The Jamie Foxx Show," TV Series)
  • "Braxton Family Values"
    (TV Series)
  • Braxton Bragg Underwood
    ("To Kill a Mockingbird," Novel)
  • Braxton
    ("Braxton's Roar," Novel)
  • Braxton
    ("Braxton’s Blues," Album by Braxton Cook)

Places

  • Braxton Village
    (Mississippi, USA)
  • Braxton County
    (West Virginia, USA)
  • Braxton Gardens
    (Hampshire, England)

What Is the Meaning of Braxton?

The name Braxton means “Brock’s town” or “badger.” It is derived from a place name meaning “settlement of Brock” or “place where badgers are seen.”

What Is the Origin of The Name Braxton?

The name Braxton has Old English roots, originally referring to a place name meaning “Brock’s town.” Historically, it was used as a surname before becoming a given name, reflecting the common practice of using geographical features or land ownership to create surnames in medieval England.

Braxton Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Braxton in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1562022#1692023
Top 3 Rankings#1182017#1202014#1212015

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Braxton

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023169
(-13 from 2022)
2128
(-260 from 2022)
0.11621
2022156
(-10 from 2021)
2388
(-184 from 2021)
0.12750
2021146
(-15 from 2020)
2572
(-204 from 2020)
0.13728
2020131
(-5 from 2019)
2776
(-255 from 2019)
0.15008
2019126
(+4 from 2018)
3031
(+19 from 2018)
0.15772
2018130
(-12 from 2017)
3012
(-337 from 2017)
0.15496
2017118
(+8 from 2016)
3349
(+38 from 2016)
0.16922
2016126
(-5 from 2015)
3311
No change from 2015
0.16346
2015121
(-1 from 2014)
3311
(-52 from 2014)
0.16195
2014120
(+3 from 2013)
3363
(+257 from 2013)
0.16411
2013123
(+2 from 2012)
3106
(+88 from 2012)
0.15371
2012125
(+28 from 2011)
3018
(+503 from 2011)
0.14873
2011153
(+17 from 2010)
2515
(+222 from 2010)
0.12381
2010170
(+4 from 2009)
2293
(+54 from 2009)
0.11161
2009174
(+28 from 2008)
2239
(+300 from 2008)
0.10557
2008202
(+14 from 2007)
1939
(+166 from 2007)
0.08893
2007216
(+8 from 2006)
1773
(+169 from 2006)
0.08004
2006224
(+25 from 2005)
1604
(+288 from 2005)
0.07316
2005249
(-29 from 2004)
1316
(-265 from 2004)
0.06186
2004220
(+81 from 2003)
1581
(+577 from 2003)
0.07481
2003301
(+27 from 2002)
1004
(+167 from 2002)
0.04778
2002328
(+17 from 2001)
837
(+43 from 2001)
0.04050
2001345
(-8 from 2000)
794
(-20 from 2000)
0.03839
2000337
(-6 from 1999)
814
(-6 from 1999)
0.03898
1999331
(-7 from 1998)
820
(-17 from 1998)
0.04022
1998324
(+9 from 1997)
837
(+54 from 1997)
0.04128
1997333
(+65 from 1996)
783
(+190 from 1996)
0.03919
1996398
(+36 from 1995)
593
(+66 from 1995)
0.02959
1995434
(+10 from 1994)
527
(+20 from 1994)
0.02620
1994444
(+121 from 1993)
507
(+180 from 1993)
0.02487
1993565
(+82 from 1992)
327
(+73 from 1992)
0.01583
1992647
(+20 from 1991)
254
(+24 from 1991)
0.01210
1991667
(+50 from 1990)
230
(+29 from 1990)
0.01085
1990717
(+83 from 1989)
201
(+46 from 1989)
0.00934
1989800
(+13 from 1988)
155
(+19 from 1988)
0.00740
1988813
(+83 from 1987)
136
(+27 from 1987)
0.00679
1987896
(-48 from 1986)
109
(-5 from 1986)
0.00559
1986848
(+58 from 1985)
114
(+14 from 1985)
0.00593
1985906
(+238 from 1984)
100
(+37 from 1984)
0.00520
19841144
(-103 from 1983)
63
(-9 from 1983)
0.00336
19831041
(+279 from 1982)
72
(+22 from 1982)
0.00386
19821320
(+228 from 1981)
50
(+11 from 1981)
0.00265
19811548
(+148 from 1980)
39
(+5 from 1980)
0.00209
19801696
(-63 from 1979)
34
(-1 from 1979)
0.00183
19791633
(+55 from 1978)
35
(+3 from 1978)
0.00195
19781688
(+259 from 1977)
32
(+7 from 1977)
0.00187
19771947
(-237 from 1976)
25
(-5 from 1976)
0.00146
19761710
(-53 from 1975)
30
No change from 1975
0.00184
19751657
(+2 from 1974)
30
(+1 from 1974)
0.00185
19741659
(+322 from 1973)
29
(+8 from 1973)
0.00178
19731981
(+98 from 1972)
21
(+2 from 1972)
0.00130
19722079
(-217 from 1971)
19
(-4 from 1971)
0.00113
19711862
(+28 from 1970)
23
(+1 from 1970)
0.00127
19701890
(+419 from 1969)
22
(+8 from 1969)
0.00115
19692309
(-108 from 1968)
14
No change from 1968
0.00077
19682201
(-61 from 1967)
14
No change from 1967
0.00079
19672140
(-247 from 1966)
14
(-3 from 1966)
0.00079
19661893
(+377 from 1965)
17
(+4 from 1965)
0.00094
19652270
(-295 from 1964)
13
(-4 from 1964)
0.00069
19641975
(-18 from 1963)
17
No change from 1963
0.00084
19631957
(+230 from 1962)
17
(+3 from 1962)
0.00082
19622187
(-750 from 1961)
14
(-17 from 1961)
0.00067
19611437
(+684 from 1960)
31
(+16 from 1960)
0.00144
19602121
(-413 from 1959)
15
(-7 from 1959)
0.00069
19591708
(+556 from 1958)
22
(+9 from 1958)
0.00102
19582264
(-718 from 1957)
13
(-13 from 1957)
0.00060
19571546
(+717 from 1956)
26
(+13 from 1956)
0.00119
19562263
(+40 from 1955)
13
(+1 from 1955)
0.00061
19552303
(-477 from 1954)
12
(-6 from 1954)
0.00057
19541826
(+460 from 1953)
18
(+6 from 1953)
0.00087
19532286
(-429 from 1952)
12
(-5 from 1952)
0.00060
19521857
(-82 from 1951)
17
(-1 from 1951)
0.00086
19511775
(+166 from 1950)
18
(+3 from 1950)
0.00094
19501941
(-326 from 1949)
15
(-6 from 1949)
0.00082
19491615
(-55 from 1948)
21
(-1 from 1948)
0.00117
19481560
(+173 from 1947)
22
(+3 from 1947)
0.00123
19471733
(+536 from 1946)
19
(+8 from 1946)
0.00102
19462269
(-138 from 1945)
11
No change from 1945
0.00067
19452131
(-393 from 1944)
11
(-5 from 1944)
0.00080
19441738
(-430 from 1943)
16
(-12 from 1943)
0.00115
19431308
(+422 from 1942)
28
(+11 from 1942)
0.00192
19421730
(-454 from 1941)
17
(-10 from 1941)
0.00121
19411276
(+297 from 1940)
27
(+8 from 1940)
0.00215
19401573
(-251 from 1939)
19
(-6 from 1939)
0.00160
19391322
(+199 from 1938)
25
(+5 from 1938)
0.00221
19381521
(-288 from 1937)
20
(-9 from 1937)
0.00176
19371233
(+151 from 1936)
29
(+6 from 1936)
0.00265
19361384
(+324 from 1935)
23
(+6 from 1935)
0.00216
19351708
(-351 from 1934)
17
(-8 from 1934)
0.00159
19341357
(-76 from 1933)
25
(-2 from 1933)
0.00235
19331281
(+303 from 1932)
27
(+7 from 1932)
0.00265
19321584
(+108 from 1931)
20
(+2 from 1931)
0.00186
19311692
(-159 from 1930)
18
(-5 from 1930)
0.00168
19301533
(+196 from 1929)
23
(+4 from 1929)
0.00204
19291729
(-405 from 1928)
19
(-11 from 1928)
0.00172
19281324
(+472 from 1927)
30
(+11 from 1927)
0.00263
19271796
(-281 from 1926)
19
(-5 from 1926)
0.00164
19261515
(-22 from 1925)
24
(-1 from 1925)
0.00210
19251493
(+346 from 1924)
25
(+6 from 1924)
0.00217
19241839
(-250 from 1923)
19
(-4 from 1923)
0.00163
19231589
(+363 from 1922)
23
(+6 from 1922)
0.00203
19221952
(-592 from 1921)
17
(-13 from 1921)
0.00151
19211360
(+183 from 1920)
30
(+6 from 1920)
0.00264
19201543
(+81 from 1919)
24
(+3 from 1919)
0.00218
19191624
(-178 from 1918)
21
(-4 from 1918)
0.00207
19181446
(+369 from 1917)
25
(+8 from 1917)
0.00238
19171815
(-310 from 1916)
17
(-5 from 1916)
0.00177
19161505
(+155 from 1915)
22
(+4 from 1915)
0.00238
19151660
(-318 from 1914)
18
(-2 from 1914)
0.00204
19141342
(+750 from 1913)
20
(+12 from 1913)
0.00293
19132092
(-739 from 1912)
8
(-5 from 1912)
0.00149
19121353
(+184 from 1911)
13
(+7 from 1911)
0.00288
19111537
(-223 from 1910)
6
(-1 from 1910)
0.00249
19101314
(+126 from 1909)
7
(+2 from 1909)
0.00336
19091440
(-67 from 1908)
5
No change from 1908
0.00283
19081373
(-63 from 1900)
5
No change from 1900
0.00301
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001310
(-259 from 1899)
5
No change from 1899
0.00308
18991051
(-215 from 1885)
5
(-1 from 1885)
0.00434
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885836
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00517
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Braxton

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2172021#2152022#2242023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#712021#672022#672023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1112021#1252022#1562023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#922021#1352022#1242023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1112021#882022#1122023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#492021#1022022#1262023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1842021#2472022#2052023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#462021#722022#772023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1322021#1232022#1252023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1632021#1872022#1932023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2872021#3632022#3752023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#972021#912022#1182023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#762021#822022#982023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1202021#1142022#1152023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#692021#652022#1212023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2002021#1932022#1992023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#742021#432022#412023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#662021#742022#712023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1352021#1532022#1582023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#482021#292022#362023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1392021#1872022#1392023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#822021#1112022#1242023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#952021#1022022#1312023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1312021#1062022#1082023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#882021#1152022#1432023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1852021#1602022#1842023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1302021#1322022#1922023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2012021#2032022#2472023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#622021#812022#1202023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1782021#1892022#2922023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1452021#1842022#1222023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3712021#4142022#3642023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1552021#1732022#1192023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1962021#1562022#1912023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#472021#762022#2512023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2062021#2062022#2912023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#562021#1132022#1162023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1282021#812022#1442023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1092021#582022#822023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1922021#1392022#2112023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#8252021#4892022#6272023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1272021#882022#1802023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4822021#4422022#4232023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1262021#2402022#1782023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3582021#3302022#4292023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1452019#1592020#1882021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1232020#1572021#1372022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#922020#1092021#732023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1782012#1902021#1782023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1982017#1602020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2362018

Popularity Rankings for Braxton in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#502013#722014#742015

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#562021#1272022#982023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2522021#2742022#3172023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3462014#4152015#3632017

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4702015#4862016#4422017

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4962020#5522021#5092022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017#7992021#7772022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9192018#9522019#8562020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Braxton a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Braxton is predominantly a boy’s name, it can be used for girls as well. The name’s modern, edgy appeal makes it a versatile choice for parents who want a strong, distinctive name for their child, regardless of gender.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Braxton

Braxton in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Braxton Bragg (Confederate General, 1817–1876): A senior officer in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
  • Toni Braxton (Singer, born 1967): An American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her hit songs and multiple Grammy Awards.
  • Braxton Miller (Football Player, born 1992): An American football wide receiver who played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Houston Texans.
  • Braxton P. Hartnabrig ("The Jamie Foxx Show," 1996 TV Series): A snobbish yet lovable co-worker at the King's Tower hotel where Jamie works.
  • "Braxton Family Values" (2011 TV Series): A reality TV series following the lives of singer Toni Braxton and her sisters.
  • Braxton Bragg Underwood ("To Kill a Mockingbird," 1960 Novel): The editor of the local newspaper who, despite his racist views, defends Atticus Finch and his family.
  • Braxton ("Braxton's Roar," 2021 Novel): A story about a young boy named Braxton who finds his courage through an adventurous journey.
  • Braxton ("Braxton’s Blues," 2020 Album by Braxton Cook): A jazz album reflecting personal stories and emotions.
  • Braxton ("Braxton's Legacy," 2018 Film): A film that follows the journey of a young man named Braxton dealing with his family’s heritage and personal identity.
  • Braxton ("Braxton's Destiny," 2019 TV Series): A drama series about a young man's rise to fame in the music industry while navigating personal challenges.
  • Braxton ("The Braxton Chronicles," 2022 Novel Series): A series of novels focusing on the adventures and challenges faced by the protagonist Braxton.
  • Braxton Bennett ("The Bennett Affair," 2015 Novel): A romance novel about Braxton Bennett navigating love and family secrets.
  • "Braxton’s Redemption" (2020 Film): A drama about a man named Braxton seeking redemption for past mistakes.
  • Braxton Village (Mississippi, USA): A small village in Simpson County known for its rural charm and community spirit.
  • Braxton County (West Virginia, USA): A county in central West Virginia known for its beautiful landscapes and the Sutton Lake.
  • Braxton Gardens (Hampshire, England): A botanical garden known for its diverse plant collections and peaceful walking paths.

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