Braxton

Meaning of Braxton

Braxton means "Brock's town." It comes from an old English surname that referred to someone who lived near Brock's settlement.

Braxton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Braxton

Braxton has held fairly steady, sitting around #172 in 2025 after peaking at #118 in 2017.

Notable people named Braxton

• Braxton Miller
  American football player
• Braxton Berrios
  American football player
• Braxton Bragg
  Confederate Army general
• Braxton Olita
  American actor
• Braxton Clement
  American politician

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Questions about the name Braxton

What does the name Braxton mean?

Braxton means braxton means "brock's town." it comes from an old english surname that referred to someone who lived near brock's settlement, and it comes from English origins.

Is Braxton a boy's or a girl's name?

Braxton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Braxton?

In 2025, Braxton ranked #172 for boys, down from #170 the year before.

When was Braxton most popular?

Braxton peaked at #118 in 2017.