How Many People Are Named Brinton?
Complete statistics for the name Brinton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brinton, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 651 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 507,162 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1984 when 24 babies were given this name, and it's now slowly declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader, someone that's destined to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 805 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: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brinton Through the Generations
Brinton has seen its share of ups and downs over the years, reaching its highest point in 1984 with 24 births. Today, there are around 651 people named Brinton living in the US, with the average age being 46. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 30% under 30, 45% aged 30-60, and 25% over 60, indicating a name that's been around long enough to see multiple generations but isn't quite a household term yet.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brinton's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Brinton
How Many People Have the Name Brinton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,247 people in the United States currently share the name Brinton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 147,507 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brinton a Common or Rare Name?
Brinton 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 Brinton Mean?
Brinton means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brinton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Brinton Most Popular?
The name Brinton reached peak popularity in 1984, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Brinton?
Approximately 2,247 people named Brinton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,247. That works out to roughly 1 in 147,507 Americans.
Is Brinton a rare name?
Brinton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 147,507 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brinton mean?
Brinton means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Brinton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brinton are male and 0% are female.
When was Brinton most popular?
Brinton peaked in 1984 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.