Brayton

Boy name

Brayton has been given to 2,528 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 2012.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,528

Peak year

2012 (106 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1916

10-year trend

▼ -67%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Brayton — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Braxtonboy

66,654 babies since 1885

Braylonboy

18,959 babies since 1981

Braydonboy

14,338 babies since 1977

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Ajboy

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Landisboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Brayton?

Brayton has been given to 2,528 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Brayton peak?

Brayton peaked in 2012, when 106 babies were given the name.

Is Brayton a girl or boy name?

Brayton is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Brayton are boys).

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