Braxtyn
Boy name · #1914 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Braxtyn? In official American birth records, Braxtyn has been tracked continuously since 1994, giving it 31 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 82 baby boys were named Braxtyn, placing it at #1914 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1427, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 21,951 boys born in 2025 was named Braxtyn.
Babies named Braxtyn per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 31-year story
Braxtyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 137 boys were named Braxtyn — good for #1314 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Braxtyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Braxtyn in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Braxtyn is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Braxtyn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Braxtyn is most common
State-level data for Braxtyn is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Braxtyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Braxtyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Eastyn, Ashtyn, Daxtyn, Paxtyn, and Brayson.
EastynAshtynDaxtynPaxtynBraysonCamdynKingstynKashtyn
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Braxtyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | #1906 |
| 2024 | 97 | #1709 |
| 2023 | 88 | #1817 |
| 2022 | 129 | #1421 |
| 2021 | 135 | #1365 |
| 2020 | 128 | #1374 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1441 |
| 2018 | 130 | #1360 |
| 2017 | 137 | #1314 |
| 2016 | 112 | #1515 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1427 |
| 2014 | 117 | #1427 |
| 2013 | 105 | #1528 |
| 2012 | 130 | #1314 |
| 2011 | 119 | #1395 |
| 2010 | 86 | #1752 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2099 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2432 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2811 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4105 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4062 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5246 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7245 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10667 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6935 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Braxtyn?
In official American birth records, the name Braxtyn first appeared in 1994 (over 31 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 31 years.
Is Braxtyn a popular boy name?
Braxtyn ranked #1914 among boys in 2025 with 82 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1427.
When was the name Braxtyn most popular?
Braxtyn peaked in 2017, when 137 American boys received the name (ranked #1314 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Braxtyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 21,951 newborn American boys was named Braxtyn. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.