Broad town or town near the hill
Derived from Old English elements, it typically refers to a 'broad settlement' or a town located near a hillside. It is a classic English habitational surname that transitioned into use as a given name.
Less common today
Brayton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,282 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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