How Many People Are Named Brockton?
Complete statistics for the name Brockton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brockton means 'strong town' and is a very rare male name. Only 1 in 437,792 Americans have this name, making it quite unique among names today. The majority of people named Brockton are under 30, with the peak birth year being 2007.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 774 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brockton Through the Generations
Brockton has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2007 when 37 babies were given this name. Today, there are 754 people named Brockton living in the United States, with most under the age of 30. This indicates that Brockton is a relatively modern name, popular among younger parents in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brockton's English roots
📄 About the Name Brockton
How Many People Have the Name Brockton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 754 people in the United States currently share the name Brockton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 437,792 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brockton a Common or Rare Name?
Brockton 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 Brockton Mean?
Brockton means "strong town" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brockton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Brockton Most Popular?
The name Brockton reached peak popularity in 2007, with 37 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 Brockton?
Approximately 754 people named Brockton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 774. That works out to roughly 1 in 437,792 Americans.
Is Brockton a rare name?
Brockton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 437,792 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brockton mean?
Brockton means "strong town" and comes from English origins.
Is Brockton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brockton are male and 0% are female.
When was Brockton most popular?
Brockton peaked in 2007 with 37 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.