How Many People Are Named Brenton?
Complete statistics for the name Brenton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brenton, a very rare male name, is held by just 13,936 people in the US, making up 1 in 23,679 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1984 with 806 births, but it's now declining, maintaining its unique charm.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 15,046 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: 1984Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brenton Through the Generations
Brenton has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, peaking in 1984 with 806 births. Today, around 13,936 people named Brenton live in the US, with an average age of 36. The age distribution shows a fair spread: 34% under 30, 59% aged 30-60, and 7% over 60, indicating a balanced generational representation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brenton's English roots
📄 About the Name Brenton
How Many People Have the Name Brenton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,665 people in the United States currently share the name Brenton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 199,069 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brenton a Common or Rare Name?
Brenton 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 Brenton Mean?
Brenton means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brenton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Brenton Most Popular?
The name Brenton reached peak popularity in 1984, with 806 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 Brenton?
Approximately 1,665 people named Brenton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,665. That works out to roughly 1 in 199,069 Americans.
Is Brenton a rare name?
Brenton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 199,069 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brenton mean?
Brenton means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Brenton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brenton are male and 0% are female.
When was Brenton most popular?
Brenton peaked in 1984 with 806 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.