The meaning of the name braxton

Boy name origins & meanings

  • Old English : Badger

What does Braxton mean and stand for?

The name Braxton is of Old English origin and means "badger." It is derived from the surname that was used for people from Bracca's town.

Syllables: 2

Family name origins & meanings

  • English : habitational name of uncertain origin, perhaps from Branxton in Northumberland, which is named with the Celtic personal name Branoc + Old English tūn ‘settlement’.

Famous people with this last name

Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Braxton has increased in popularity in recent years, only decreasing by a few positions every now and again. It enjoyed a position in the top 120 2014 and 2017, where it hit its peak at 118. Despite the slight downfall in recent years, Braxton remains in the top 150.

However, it is the 5th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Braxton was at its peak popularity in July 2020.

Braxton entered the scene in 1985, and is thought to have gained popularity thanks to the reality show Braxton Family Values featuring prominent singer Toni Braxton and her family. Other notable namesakes include Confederate General Braxton Bragg, NFL player Braxton Marcellus Miller, and singer Braxton Olita.

Braxton was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Braxton

  • Brack
  • Brax
  • Braxster
  • Braxx

Pairs well with these middle names

What does the name Braxton mean in the Bible?

Braxton is baby boy name mainly popular in Christian religion and its main origin is English. Braxton name meanings is Brock's town. People search this name as Ponounciation of the name braxton.

Is the name Braxton rare?

How common is the name Braxton for a baby born in 2021? Braxton was the 146th most popular boys name and 11053rd most popular girls name. In 2021 there were 2,559 baby boys and only 8 baby girls named Braxton. 1 out of every 727 baby boys and 1 out of every 222,436 baby girls born in 2021 are named Braxton.

Is Braxton a real name?

Braxton is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Allen Caperton Braxton (1862–1914), Virginia lawyer. Anthony Braxton (born 1945), American musician and composer.

Is Braxton a girl or boy name?

The name Braxton is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin meaning "Brock's settlement".