Brinton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRIN-tun / /ˈbrɪn.tən/English; Old English
Meaning
Old English: 'from Brinton'; English: 'town of the Brinton family'
Historical & Cultural Background
Brinton is a surname that has evolved into a given name. It is derived from Old English place names, indicating a geographical origin. The name is associated with various locations in England. It has been used as a first name in modern times, reflecting a trend of using surnames as first names.
Trend Summary
Brinton is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, with limited popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brinton was first seen in the United States in 1914. Brinton has ranked as high as #1098 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Brinton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brinton (1987)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |