How Many People Are Named Bretton?
Complete statistics for the name Bretton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bretton, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,042 people in the US, making up 1 in 316,663 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 43% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 1987.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 1,095 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: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bretton Through the Generations
Bretton has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1987 when 36 babies were given this name. Today, it's a name mostly carried by younger adults, with 470 under 30 years old and 584 aged between 30 and 60. Only 41 people named Bretton are over 60, indicating its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bretton's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Bretton
How Many People Have the Name Bretton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 280 people in the United States currently share the name Bretton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,183,747 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bretton a Common or Rare Name?
Bretton 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 Bretton Mean?
Bretton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bretton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bretton Most Popular?
The name Bretton reached peak popularity in 1987, with 36 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 Bretton?
Approximately 280 people named Bretton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 280. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,183,747 Americans.
Is Bretton a rare name?
Bretton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,183,747 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bretton mean?
Bretton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Bretton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bretton are male and 0% are female.
When was Bretton most popular?
Bretton peaked in 1987 with 36 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.