How Many People Are Named Brayton?
Complete statistics for the name Brayton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brayton, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 136,266 Americans today, making it quite exclusive. With around 2,422 people named Brayton alive in the US, it peaked in popularity in 2012 but has since been declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 2,501 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brayton Through the Generations
Brayton, a name that's become increasingly popular among younger generations, saw its peak in 2012 with 106 births. Today, the majority of those named Brayton are under 30, indicating its status as a modern choice. The name's decline since its peak suggests it may be evolving alongside shifting naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brayton's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brayton
How Many People Have the Name Brayton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,278 people in the United States currently share the name Brayton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 145,500 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brayton a Common or Rare Name?
Brayton is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Brayton Mean?
Brayton means "creative variant of Bray" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brayton in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Brayton Most Popular?
The name Brayton reached peak popularity in 2012, with 106 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Brayton?
Approximately 2,278 people named Brayton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,278. That works out to roughly 1 in 145,500 Americans.
Is Brayton a rare name?
Brayton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 145,500 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brayton mean?
Brayton means "creative variant of Bray" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Brayton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Brayton are male and 1% are female.
When was Brayton most popular?
Brayton peaked in 2012 with 106 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.