Fenton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFEN-tun / /ˈfɛntən/English; Old French
Meaning
English: from the town of Fenton; Old French: marshland
Historical & Cultural Background
Fenton is derived from a place name in England, indicating a geographical origin. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and reflects the trend of using surnames as given names. It has connections to various locations in England, particularly in Staffordshire. The name has seen varying degrees of popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Fenton has experienced a modest level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Fent
- Fentyn
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fenton was first seen in the United States in 1883. Fenton has ranked as high as #856 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Fenton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Fenton (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 19 |
| 1914 | 23 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 39 |
| 1920 | 34 |
| 1921 | 29 |
| 1922 | 40 |
| 1923 | 32 |
| 1924 | 34 |
| 1925 | 36 |
| 1926 | 40 |
| 1927 | 37 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 22 |
| 1933 | 26 |
| 1934 | 27 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 |