Brenton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBREN-tun / /ˈbrɛntən/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'town by the bridge'; Irish: 'descendant of Braonán'
Historical & Cultural Background
Brenton is derived from Old English elements meaning 'bridge' and 'town'. It has been used as a surname and a given name. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, since the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Brenton has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brent
- Brentyn
International Variants
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Famous people named Brenton
Brenton Thwaites is an Australian actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Giver' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'.
Brenton Tarrant is known for the Christchurch mosque shootings in New Zealand in 2019.
Fictional characters named Brenton
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brenton was first seen in the United States in 1912. Brenton has ranked as high as #518 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Brenton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brenton (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 23 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 25 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 40 |
| 1950 | 36 |
| 1951 | 28 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 32 |
| 1954 | 34 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1957 | 36 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 41 |
| 1960 | 38 |
| 1961 | 42 |
| 1962 | 44 |
| 1963 | 53 |
| 1964 | 53 |
| 1965 | 45 |
| 1966 | 64 |
| 1967 | 82 |
| 1968 | 156 |
| 1969 | 144 |
| 1970 | 184 |
| 1971 | 173 |
| 1972 | 153 |
| 1973 | 171 |
| 1974 | 147 |
| 1975 | 145 |
| 1976 | 140 |
| 1977 | 177 |
| 1978 | 134 |
| 1979 | 184 |
| 1980 | 189 |
| 1981 | 186 |
| 1982 | 255 |
| 1983 | 250 |
| 1984 | 799 |
| 1985 | 603 |
| 1986 | 601 |
| 1987 | 503 |
| 1988 | 502 |
| 1989 | 448 |
| 1990 | 444 |
| 1991 | 369 |
| 1992 | 353 |
| 1993 | 330 |
| 1994 | 320 |
| 1995 | 299 |
| 1996 | 318 |
| 1997 | 276 |
| 1998 | 252 |
| 1999 | 261 |
| 2000 | 243 |
| 2001 | 211 |
| 2002 | 199 |
| 2003 | 208 |
| 2004 | 198 |
| 2005 | 187 |
| 2006 | 196 |
| 2007 | 196 |
| 2008 | 203 |
| 2009 | 232 |
| 2010 | 190 |
| 2011 | 228 |
| 2012 | 227 |
| 2013 | 201 |
| 2014 | 199 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2016 | 169 |
| 2017 | 157 |
| 2018 | 156 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 95 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2022 | 83 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 80 |