Braxton
Pronunciation: [ br-AKST-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Braxton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 818 babies have been named Braxton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Braxton is past its peak , currently ranked #7,383 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,383
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Braxton
Braxton is a girl name .
Is Braxton a boy or girl name? Braxton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,383 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #170. Braxton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Braxton is currently ranked #7,383 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Braxton include Brax, Braxy, Braxie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Bry, Brie, and Brakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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