How Many People Are Named Branton?
Complete statistics for the name Branton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Branton is a very rare name for boys, with only 876 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 376,671 Americans. The majority of Brantons are under 30, giving the name a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 921 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Branton Through the Generations
Branton saw its peak popularity in 2002 with 31 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, most Brantons are young adults, with 559 under 30 years old, 334 between 30 and 60, and only 28 over 60. This age distribution highlights how Branton is primarily a name for the younger generation, with a significant portion of its bearers still in their twenties and thirties.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Branton's American roots
📄 About the Name Branton
How Many People Have the Name Branton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,523 people in the United States currently share the name Branton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 131,371 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Branton a Common or Rare Name?
Branton is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Branton Mean?
Branton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Branton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Branton Most Popular?
The name Branton reached peak popularity in 2002, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Branton?
Approximately 2,523 people named Branton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,523. That works out to roughly 1 in 131,371 Americans.
Is Branton a rare name?
Branton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 131,371 Americans has this name.
What does the name Branton mean?
Branton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Branton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Branton are male and 0% are female.
When was Branton most popular?
Branton peaked in 2002 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.