Brayton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brayton is an Old English name meaning 'broad settlement'. Its historical forms include Brægetun and Brayton. The name reflects a geographical origin associated with settlements and has gained recognition as a surname over the centuries. It lacks biblical relevance and is viewed as a charming, traditional name in modern times.
The name Brayton is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brayton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Brayton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5111th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6287th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7892nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2521st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1635th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2348th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Brayton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brayton"
Pronunciation
/ˈbreɪtən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Brayton is derived from Old English elements, where 'bræge' means 'broad' and 'tun' means 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'the broad settlement'.
Meaning
broad settlement
Language Evolution
Brægetun, Brayton
Historical Usage
Brayton has been used as a surname and place name in England, with its popularity increasing during the Middle Ages as people began to adopt surnames based on geographical locations.
Variants & Derivatives
Bray, Brayton
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Brayton is perceived as a traditional yet unique name, often associated with heritage and history. It is not extremely common but has a certain charm and familiarity.
Famous People
Brayton McNabb (fictitious character), Brayton McLeod (fictitious character)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brayton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brayton"
"Brayton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5111th of 7545 | 29 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6287th of 7552 | 13 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7892nd of 10718 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2521st of 16616 | 395 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1635th of 24088 | 1,328 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2348th of 23106 | 691 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 29526th of 35406 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Brayton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.40% 1157th/3685 |
- | - |
53.79% 3398th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.93% 959th/4582 |
64.60% 3336th/5164 |
33.63% 2459th/7313 |
41.03% 3062nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.72% 1901st/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
45.31% 3091st/6822 |
51.59% 3238th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brayton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brayton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brayton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.