Braxson
An invented name combining "Brax" and "son", potentially intended to mean "son of Brax".
Name Census estimates that about 201 living Americans carry the first name Braxson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Braxson today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braxson births was 2019 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braxson. 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
201
~ 1 in 1,705,245 Americans
Peak year
2019
25 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,811
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Braxson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braxson from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 133 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Braxson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Braxson 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 Braxson 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 Braxson
The name Braxson is a relatively recent invention, and its origins are somewhat obscure. It is believed to be a combination of the prefix "Brax" and the suffix "son," which suggests it may have been derived from an earlier surname or place name.
While the exact origins of the name are unknown, it is thought to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely in English-speaking countries such as the United States or the United Kingdom. Its unique spelling and combination of sounds make it stand out from more traditional names.
There are no known historical references or famous individuals from ancient times who bore the name Braxson. However, in recent decades, a few notable individuals have been given this name.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Braxson was in the case of Braxson Hendricks, an American football player who was born in 1993. Hendricks played as a defensive back for several college teams, including the University of Central Florida.
Another individual named Braxson is Braxson Guzman, an American actor and model born in 2005. Guzman has appeared in several television shows and commercials, showcasing his talents from a young age.
Braxson Albers is a professional baseball player from the United States, born in 1998. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019 and has played in their minor league system.
Braxson Bunce is a Canadian racing driver who competes in various motorsports events, including the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge and the Indy Pro 2000 Championship. He was born in 1999 and has achieved notable success in his racing career.
Finally, Braxson Berkhout is a Dutch actor and television presenter, born in 1987. He has appeared in several Dutch television shows and films, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
While the name Braxson may be relatively new, these individuals have helped to establish it as a unique and recognizable name in various fields, from sports to entertainment and beyond.
People
Braxson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braxson 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
Braxson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braxson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 201 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braxson 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 1,705,245 US residents.
Is Braxson a common name?
We classify Braxson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 202 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braxson most popular?
The single biggest year for Braxson was 2019, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braxson is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Braxson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Braxson 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.