How old is someone named Braxton?
The average Braxton is 14 years old.
Half of all living Braxtons are between 7 and 19.
When was Braxton popular?
Braxton is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2014. 2,136 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 | 0 |
| 1910s | 157 | 0 |
| 1920s | 230 | 0 |
| 1930s | 227 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 191 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 166 | 110 |
| 1960s | 166 | 130 |
| 1970s | 265 | 240 |
| 1980s | 872 | 820 |
| 1990s | 5,257 | 5,100 |
| 2000s | 14,212 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 30,602 | 30,000 |
| 2020s | 14,283 | 14,000 |
How many Braxtons are still alive?
About 65,000 Braxtons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 67,000 babies named Braxton since 1885.
Nearly every Braxton ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Braxton?
More than half of living Braxtons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 37%
- Gen Alpha 56%
Is Braxton an old name?
No. Braxton is one of the youngest names around: younger than 86 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Braxton will be 29 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Braxton a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.7% of living Braxtons are men.
Names the same age as Braxton
NAME TWIN
Braxton's name twin is Brighton. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Brighton's age curve is the closest match to Braxton's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Braxton
How old is the average Braxton?
The average Braxton in the US is 14 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Braxton?
About 65,000 Braxtons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 67,000 babies given the name since 1885.
When was the name Braxton most popular?
In 2014, when about 3,400 baby boys were named Braxton.
Is Braxton a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 56% of living Braxtons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this