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Broxton

♂ Boy

Pronounced BROK-stun /ˈbrɒk.stən/Medium

Meaning: Broxton is an English surname from a place name, likely 'Brocc's farm or settlement' (a personal name, possibly tied to 'badger,' plus a word for a town). Its first-name use is modern and rare.Low

In 30 seconds: A rugged surname name: Broxton means roughly 'Brocc's settlement' (said 'BROK-stun'). Modern and rare as a first name.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBroxton is an English surname from a place name, likely 'Brocc's farm or settlement' (a personal name, possibly tied to 'badger,' plus a word for a town). Its first-name use is modern and rare.
U.S. rank (2024)#12579 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 296

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Broxton is an English surname from a place name, roughly 'Brocc's settlement.' Its given-name use is modern and rare, part of the -ton surname wave. A rugged two-beat name (said 'BROK-stun').

It is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and rugged.

Did you know? Broxton is an English place-name surname, likely 'Brocc's settlement,' with a personal name that may tie to 'badger.' Sharing the -ton ending of Braxton and Paxton, it feels solid and rare (said 'BROK-stun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Broxton — English place-name surname 'Brocc's settlement'

Variations

BraxtonBroxten

Nicknames

BroxTony

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Broxton mean?

Broxton is an English place-name surname meaning roughly 'Brocc's settlement.'

How do you pronounce Broxton?

It's said BROK-stun /ˈbrɒk.stən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Broxton a boy or girl name?

Here Broxton is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Broxton?

Broxton is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S.

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