Origin, Meaning, And History Of Braxton
Braxton is of English origin and is primarily used as a boy’s name. It is believed to have originated from a place name in England, which means “Bracca’s town” or “Bracca’s settlement.” The people who lived in this town were given the habitational surname Braxton. Additionally, in the Middle Ages, Braxton was also assumed to be derived from the word “badger,” a nocturnal animal known for its dark coloring.
However, some etymologists believe that the name is a misspelling of Browston in the southeastern county of Suffolk, as there is no identifiable place in England called Braxton. In this case, Braxton translates to “Brown’s settlement or farm,” with Brown derived from the Old English term “brun,” which means “dark” or “dusky.”
After the Norman conquest, it became a trend to use place names as surnames, which helped in the identification of people and their assets, thus, simplifying the taxation process. However, as people moved away from their settlements, their surnames changed according to the language and culture of the new place. Eventually, these changes helped Braxton evolve as a first name in the 19th century.
Braxton has two syllables and is pronounced BRAK-sten. It may also have spelling variations such as Bracksten, Brackstyn, or Braxten. Brax, Braxy, Braxi, Brack, Braxx, Braxster, Bee, Ax, and Tony are a few nicknames that parents prefer for this name.
The common variations of Braxton include Brock in English, Scottish, and North German, and Brockley, Brockly, Brok, Brocton, Brockleah, Brocke, Broque, Broc, and Brockleigh in Old English.
There are a few fictional characters with the name Braxton. Captain Braxton is a character in theStar Trekuniverse who commanded the timeship Aeon in the 29th century. Casey Braxton, Darryl Braxton, and Heath Braxton are characters from the Australian soap operaHome and Away.
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Famous People With The Name Braxton
- Braxton CravenAn American educator, the second president of the Duke University
- Joanne Margaret BraxtonAn American author, teacher, and literary critic, the CEO and President of the Board of the Braxton Institute
- Anthony BraxtonAn American musician and composer, received Doris Duke Performing Artist Award (2013)
- Braxton PopeAn American filmmaker, a co-founder of Sodium Fox Productions
- Braxton MitchellAn American politician, one of the youngest elected officials in the country
Braxton On The Popularity Chart
In recent years, the name Braxton has been growing in popularity as a first name for boys in the US.
Popularity Over Time
Braxton did not have a good start; however, after 2003, its popularity increased significantly. In 2021, 2559 babies per million shared this name. The graph below explains this evolution further.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name decreased steadily after 1983. However, it has slightly improved in recent years. In 2021, it stood at the 17690th position. Check the graph below to understand the trend.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Braxton
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Names With Similar Meaning As Braxton
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Braxton?
The name Braxton means settlement of the brock.
2. What is the origin of the name Braxton?
Braxton has an Anglo Saxon and English origin.
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