How Many People Are Named Fenton?
Complete statistics for the name Fenton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fenton, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,011 people in the US today, making up 1 in 326,258 Americans. This classic name peaked in popularity back in 1922 with 40 births, and now it's mostly found among those over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 11 represents spiritual awakening and insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 2,034 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: 1922Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fenton Through the Generations
Fenton has been a steady presence through the generations, though its popularity has waned since its peak in 1922. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with older generations, with 65% of those named Fenton being over 60 years old. The remaining 35% are split between younger adults and children, indicating a stable but aging demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fenton's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Fenton
How Many People Have the Name Fenton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,999 people in the United States currently share the name Fenton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,098 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Fenton a Common or Rare Name?
Fenton is classified as 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 Fenton Mean?
Fenton 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 Fenton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Fenton Most Popular?
The name Fenton reached peak popularity in 1922, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Fenton?
Approximately 14,999 people named Fenton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,999. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,098 Americans.
Is Fenton a rare name?
Fenton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,098 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fenton mean?
Fenton means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Fenton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Fenton are male and 0% are female.
When was Fenton most popular?
Fenton peaked in 1922 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.