Brayton
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Brayton
Brayton is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English place name and surname meaning 'broad town' or 'wide settlement.' It follows the popular pattern of location-based surnames transitioning to first names, similar to Preston or Clayton. Brayton has a strong, distinguished sound with its crisp consonants and modern appeal. While not among the most common first names, it has seen steady usage in the United States, particularly since the late 20th century. Parents are often drawn to Brayton for its contemporary sound combined with traditional roots. The name also benefits from familiar nicknames like Bray, giving it versatility across different stages of life. Brayton projects strength and refinement with its two-syllable structure.
Brayton is also given to girls.
Pronounced BRAY-tun.
As of October 2026, Brayton ranked #15447 for girls in US births in 2006 and #3964 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #12036 for girls in 1996 and #1278 for boys in 1996.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,576 | 100 | 52.1 |
| 2015 | #1,830 | 81 | 42.3 |
| 2016 | #2,090 | 67 | 35.3 |
| 2017 | #2,423 | 53 | 28.6 |
| 2018 | #2,511 | 51 | 28.1 |
| 2019 | #2,491 | 53 | 29.5 |
| 2020 | #2,512 | 51 | 29.5 |
| 2021 | #2,697 | 47 | 26.9 |
| 2022 | #2,522 | 54 | 30.9 |
| 2023 | #4,124 | 26 | 15.2 |
| 2024 | #4,322 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2025 | #3,964 | 27 | 15.8 |