Braxten first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Braxten has been for the last 33 years (from 1992 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Braxten

A unique invented name with no definite meaning or etymology.

Popularity of Braxten by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Braxten is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Braxten being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 43 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Braxten.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024430
2023650
2022500
2021730
2020890
20191000
2018990
20171070
2016970
20151030
2014900
20131070
2012960
2011880
2010930
2009940
2008630
2007645
2006500
2005400
2004500
2003250
2002200
2001180
2000160
1999160
1998160
1997100
199680
1995100
199450
199350
199250

The history of the first name Braxten

The name Braxten is a modern invention, likely a creative spelling variation of the name Braxton. It does not have an established historical or cultural origin.

Braxton is an English surname that originated as a locational name, referring to someone from Brockton, a town in Somerset, England. The name Brockton is derived from the Old English words "broc" meaning brook or stream, and "tun" meaning enclosure or settlement.

While the surname Braxton has been recorded since the 13th century, its use as a given name is relatively recent, gaining popularity in the late 20th century. It is possible that Braxten emerged as a unique spelling variation of Braxton during this time.

There are no known historical figures or records specifically associated with the name Braxten. However, here are five notable individuals who bore the similar name Braxton:

  1. Carter Braxton (1736-1797), an American planter, slave trader, and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

  2. Braxton Bragg (1817-1876), a Confederate general in the American Civil War, known for his leadership at the Battle of Chickamauga.

  3. Braxton Craven (1822-1882), an American educator and the founder of Trinity College, which later became Duke University.

  4. Braxton Miller (born 1992), an American football player who played as a quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

  5. Braxton Hicks (1823-1897), an English obstetrician who described the uterine contractions now known as Braxton Hicks contractions during pregnancy.

As a relatively new name, Braxten does not have a rich historical background or significant cultural associations. Its popularity likely stems from the recent trend of creating unique and inventive baby names by modifying or respelling existing names.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Braxten was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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