Braxtyn
Boy name · #1914 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Braxtyn scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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 sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
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.
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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
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. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.