Brenton
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
15,046 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1984 Peak Popularity Year
806 Peak Births

Brenton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Brenton originates from Old English, meaning 'burnt town'. It evolved from historical forms such as Brent and Brentun. The name is associated with qualities of strength and resilience, and it does not have any biblical relevance. It gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and saw a resurgence in the 20th century. Notable figures with this name include Brenton Thwaites and Brenton Tarrant.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brenton"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbrɛntən/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Brenton is derived from the Old English elements 'brenne' meaning 'burn' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. It originally referred to a settlement that was near a burnt clearing or a place associated with the burning of land.

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Meaning

burnt town

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Language Evolution

Brent, Brenton, Brentun

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Historical Usage

Brenton gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages as a surname and later transitioned into use as a first name. It saw a resurgence in the 20th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Brent, Bren, Brennie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Brenton is perceived as a modern and slightly unique name, appealing to parents looking for alternatives to more common names. It is often associated with qualities of strength and resilience.

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Famous People

Brenton Thwaites, Brenton Tarrant

📊 Brenton Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Brenton Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Moderately Popular name with 806 peak births in 1984

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 45 US states, with strongest presence in Georgia

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brenton"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Brenton"

"Brenton" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3075th of 7545 116
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1980th of 6773 251
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1330th of 7552 643
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 688th of 10718 2,288
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 467th of 16616 6,580
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 840th of 24088 3,507
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1352nd of 23106 1,643
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 19733rd of 27321 18

Regional Popularity of "Brenton" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
55.73%
1241st/2227
60.91%
1480th/2430
77.71%
2217th/2853
38.99%
1082nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
20.19%
593rd/2937
26.93%
938th/3483
19.53%
687th/3518
17.75%
718th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
10.28%
379th/3685
12.20%
546th/4475
8.45%
439th/5194
7.99%
505th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
16.19%
742nd/4582
25.70%
1327th/5164
10.15%
742nd/7313
15.18%
1133rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
34.59%
1378th/3984
45.22%
2029th/4487
15.74%
1074th/6822
31.74%
1992nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Brenton" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Brenton"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Brenton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Brenton" in the United States

The name Brenton is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brenton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Brenton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3075th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1980th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1330th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 688th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 467th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 840th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1352nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19733rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Brenton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Brenton name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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