BoyEnglish origin

Brenton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child from the settlement on the steep hill.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1696
Peak
#260 in 1984

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1912: #207319121920: #223619201930: #246119301940: #140419401950: #120219501960: #127419601970: #59619701980: #63419801990: #46919902000: #71620002005: #93320052010: #102020102015: #111820152020: #16962020#1#2461

What Brenton Means

Brenton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the settlement on the steep hill.

How Popular Brenton Is

Brenton currently ranks #1696 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #260 in 1984. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Brenton

  • Brenton peaked at #260 in the U.S. in 1984.
  • Brenton is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Brenton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

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Questions About Brenton

What does Brenton mean?

Brenton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the settlement on the steep hill.

How popular is Brenton?

Brenton currently ranks #1696 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #260 in 1984. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Brenton come from?

Brenton comes from English roots. Brenton peaked at #260 in the U.S. in 1984.

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