Brayton
Meaning of Brayton
Brayton is a masculine English given name derived from a medieval locational surname referencing settlements in Lancashire and North Yorkshire. Its toponymic components trace to the Old English brēad (“broad”) or, in alternate etymologies, Anglo-Norman French brai (“marsh”), combined with tūn (“enclosure” or “farmstead”), yielding a technical sense of “broad settlement” or “marshland town.” Adopted as a first name in the late twentieth century, Brayton exemplifies the Anglo-American practice of converting surnames into forenames and has maintained a position just within the top 1,000 names in the United States. After peaking in popularity during the mid-1990s, when it reached ranks in the lower 700s, it has experienced a measured decline to rank 900 in 2024, underscoring its appeal as a distinctive yet accessible choice. Pronunciation: /breɪˈtən/.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as BRAY-tuhn (/breɪˈtən/)
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Notable People Named Brayton
| Brayton Ives - |
| Brayton Bowman - |
