Brayton
Every Brayton since 1916 — 2,528 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brayton
Brayton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,964 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 2,528 American babies have been named Brayton. Its peak came in 2012, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brayton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brayton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 27 | #3,964 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,338 |
| 2023 | — | — | 26 | #4,127 |
| 2022 | — | — | 54 | #2,523 |
| 2021 | — | — | 47 | #2,698 |
| 2020 | — | — | 51 | #2,513 |
| 2019 | — | — | 53 | #2,492 |
| 2018 | — | — | 51 | #2,511 |
| 2017 | — | — | 53 | #2,423 |
| 2016 | — | — | 67 | #2,090 |
| 2015 | — | — | 81 | #1,830 |
| 2014 | — | — | 100 | #1,576 |
| 2013 | — | — | 84 | #1,737 |
| 2012 | — | — | 106 | #1,515 |
| 2011 | — | — | 86 | #1,722 |
| 2010 | — | — | 92 | #1,677 |
| 2009 | — | — | 85 | #1,776 |
| 2008 | — | — | 77 | #1,876 |
| 2007 | — | — | 84 | #1,761 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,447 | 70 | #1,922 |
| 2005 | — | — | 93 | #1,526 |
| 2004 | — | — | 73 | #1,734 |
| 2003 | — | — | 84 | #1,529 |
| 2002 | — | — | 81 | #1,530 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,721 | 77 | #1,565 |
| 2000 | — | — | 88 | #1,409 |
| 1995 | — | — | 52 | #1,707 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,066 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,083 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,557 |
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| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,363 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brayton in 2025?
Brayton ranked #3,964 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brayton?
2,528 babies have been named Brayton in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brayton most popular?
Brayton peaked in 2012, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Brayton a boy or girl name?
Brayton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brayton rising or falling?
Brayton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.