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How Many People Are Named Braxton?
Estimated people named Braxton living in the U.S. today
62,860
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 64,485
- Peak year: 2014 (3,393 births)
- Estimated living today: 62,860
Braxton by age group — who carries the name today?
Braxton popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Braxton
Braxton has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 64,485 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 62,860 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 5,437 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Braxtons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Braxton in the US?
An estimated 62,860 people named Braxton are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Braxton rare — about 1 in 5,437 Americans.
Is Braxton a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Braxton is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Braxton most popular?
Braxton peaked in 2014, when 3,393 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Braxton?
Braxton ranks #765 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 44 out of 100 (higher means rarer).