Braxtyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
85% Masculine / 15% Feminine
Meaning:
Braxtyn means 'settlement of Brock'.
Meaning of the Name Braxtyn
Braxtyn is a modern variation of the name Braxton. It is derived from an English surname, which originally meant 'Brock's town' or 'settlement of Brock'. Brock is an Old English word for badger. The name Braxtyn has a strong and masculine sound.
Popularity of the Name Braxtyn
The popularity for the name Braxtyn peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 137 births, which ranked number 2,899 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Braxtyn had the most female births in 2016 with 30, which ranked number 4,625 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 137, which ranked number 1,312 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Braxtyn has declined over the last ten years from 155 births to 140 births, a decline of -9.68%. Among males, Braxtyn has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 130 births to 128 births, a decline of -1.54%. Among females, Braxtyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 25 births to 12 births, a decline of -52.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Braxtyn
- 20 Year Trend of Braxtyn: 1172.73%
- 10 Year Trend of Braxtyn: -9.68%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Braxtyn: -1.54%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Braxtyn: -52.00%
Popularity of Braxtyn by State
For males, Braxtyn was most popular in Midwestern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 16 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Braxtyn. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 9 | 382 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 8 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 5 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 5 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 16 | 1240 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Braxtyn
- Total Births of Braxtyn: 139 (-1.01%)
- Male Births of Braxtyn: 128 (-0.15%)
- Female Births of Braxtyn: 11 (-7.08%)
Given the downward trend of Braxtyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.01% decrease in total births, for a total of 139 births in 2024. Male births for Braxtyn have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 128 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.15%. For Females, births for Braxtyn have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.08%.