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Braxton

male

Meaning

"Town of Braec"

English surname from place-name formation, adopted as a given name in modern naming patterns emphasizing strong consonant clusters.

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Popularity History of Braxton

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#170Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#170

Braxton was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Braxton Nicknames

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Brax
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Braxton

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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