Brayten
A masculine name of English origin meaning "bright, brilliant, or handsome".
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Brayten. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brayten today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brayten births was 2008 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brayten. 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
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
2008
18 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,625
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Brayten: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brayten from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 90 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
Brayten 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 Brayten 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 Brayten
The name Brayten is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but rather seems to be a creative combination of elements from various names and words.
One possible source of influence is the Old English word "brædan," which means "to braid" or "to weave." This could suggest a connection to craftsmanship or creativity. Another potential influence is the name Braden, which is an anglicized form of the Irish name Bradáin, meaning "salmon."
Brayten may also be a variation of the name Brayton, which has roots in England and is derived from a surname referring to a place name. The suffix "-ton" in Old English indicated a settlement or town.
The earliest recorded use of the name Brayten is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as it is a relatively new name. However, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States and Canada.
While the name Brayten does not have a long historical tradition, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name:
1. Brayten Baxter, an American actor known for his roles in the television series "The Thundermans" and "Raven's Home." He was born in 2005.
2. Brayten Holbrook, an American professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Idaho Steelheads in the ECHL. He was born in 1994.
3. Brayten Schenn, a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the St. Louis Blues in the NHL. He was born in 1991.
4. Brayten Almara, an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence through her participation in the reality TV competition "The X Factor" in 2012.
5. Brayten Whitehall, a British author and illustrator known for his children's books, including the popular series "The Adventures of Brayten and Friends." He was born in 1978.
While the name Brayten is relatively new and its origins are somewhat ambiguous, it has gained popularity in recent years, possibly due to its unique sound and combination of name elements. As with many modern names, its appeal may lie in its distinctiveness and potential for creative interpretation.
People
Brayten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brayten 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
Brayten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brayten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brayten 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 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Brayten a common name?
We classify Brayten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brayten most popular?
The single biggest year for Brayten was 2008, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brayten is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brayten a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brayten 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.