Braxden
A unique invented name with potential meanings including "brave" and "blazing path".
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the first name Braxden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Braxden today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braxden births was 2013 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braxden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
203
~ 1 in 1,688,445 Americans
Peak year
2013
22 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,502
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Braxden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braxden from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 124 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braxden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Braxden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Braxden
The name Braxden is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables intended to create a unique and distinctive name.
Despite its recent origins, the name Braxden has gained some popularity in certain regions, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and United Kingdom. It is often chosen by parents seeking a name that is uncommon and has a strong, masculine sound.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that mention the name Braxden, a few notable individuals have borne this name in modern times. One of the earliest recorded instances is Braxden Moore, an American artist and painter born in 1976. His works have been exhibited in several galleries across the United States.
Another individual named Braxden is Braxden Faulkner, a British entrepreneur and business executive born in 1982. He has founded and led several successful technology companies in the United Kingdom.
In the world of sports, Braxden Wilkins is a professional basketball player from Australia, born in 1990. He has played for various teams in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) and has represented his country in international competitions.
The name Braxden has also been given to a few fictional characters in literature and media. Braxden Caine is the main protagonist in a series of fantasy novels written by author Sarah Thompson, published between 2005 and 2010.
Additionally, there is a character named Braxden Hawthorne in the popular television series "Westworld," which premiered in 2016. This Braxden is a supporting character in the show's fictional world, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.
While the name Braxden may be relatively new, it has already made its mark in various fields and disciplines, suggesting that it may continue to gain popularity and recognition in the years to come.
People
Braxden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braxden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Braxden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braxden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 203 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braxden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,688,445 US residents.
Is Braxden a common name?
We classify Braxden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 205 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braxden most popular?
The single biggest year for Braxden was 2013, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braxden is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braxden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Braxden in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.