Holding steady.
Popularity of Brayten since 1997
Babies named Brayten per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Brayten's real moment was 2014.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Brayten is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1997, reflecting a broader trend of creatively respelled names. It reached its highest level of use in 2014, though it has never cracked the top 1,000 names nationally. With a stable trajectory since its peak, Brayten remains a low-frequency choice. The name does not appear in any top state rankings, suggesting its use is scattered across the country. Invented names like Brayten appeal to parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common names like Brayden or Payton.
Brayten is a modern coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 1997. It appears to be a respelling or blend of names like Brayden (of Irish origin meaning 'descendant of Bradán') and Payton (from an English surname). The -ten ending aligns with other contemporary invented names. Its usage peaked in 2014 but has remained relatively stable since.
Sibling names for Brayten
Names that share Brayten's style, for a brother or sister.
