Braxlee
A feminine name of American origin, a blend of Bree and Lex.
Name Census estimates that about 90 living Americans carry the first name Braxlee. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Braxlee today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braxlee births was 2024 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braxlee. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Braxlee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
90
~ 1 in 3,808,382 Americans
Peak year
2024
14 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,076
Tracked since 2013
Gender
Gender distribution for Braxlee
Braxlee is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 91 total registrations, 64 (70.3%) were male and 27 (29.7%) were female.
Braxlee as a male name
- Ranked #9,076 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (10 births)
Braxlee as a female name
- Ranked #13,710 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (8 births)
Popularity
Braxlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braxlee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 50 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braxlee 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 Braxlee 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 Braxlee
The given name Braxlee is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. Its origins are unclear, but it appears to be a combination of the prefix "Brax" and the suffix "lee." The prefix "Brax" may be derived from the Old English word "bræc," meaning "breach" or "breaking," while the suffix "lee" is a common ending for given names, often associated with names of English or Scottish origin.
However, there is no definitive historical record of this name being used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its recent popularization. It is possible that the name was created as a unique blend of existing name elements, reflecting a trend in modern naming conventions where parents seek to craft distinctive and unconventional names for their children.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Braxlee are likely from birth records and census data from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Due to the name's relatively recent emergence, there are no known historical figures or famous individuals bearing the name Braxlee prior to modern times.
Nevertheless, as the name has gained some popularity in recent years, there are now a handful of notable individuals with the first name Braxlee. One such individual is Braxlee Bonds, an American actress and model born in 2004. Another is Braxlee Friske, a Canadian ice hockey player born in 2006.
Additionally, Braxlee Milligan is an American singer and songwriter, while Braxlee Simons is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur. Braxlee Johnson is also a notable American athlete, competing in track and field events.
It is worth noting that the name Braxlee is still relatively uncommon, and its usage may be limited to certain regions or demographics. As a modern invention, its historical significance is yet to be determined, but it reflects the creative and individualistic approach to naming that has become increasingly popular in recent decades.
People
Braxlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braxlee 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
Braxlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braxlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 90 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braxlee 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 3,808,382 US residents.
Is Braxlee a common name?
We classify Braxlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 91 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braxlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Braxlee was 2024, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braxlee is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Braxlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Braxlee a male name?
Yes, 70.3% of people registered as Braxlee 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.
Is Braxlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Braxlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Braxlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Braxlee?
Find out how many people have the name Braxlee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.