18,889births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
1962Peak · South Australia
#2091United States 2025
Brenton is a boy name family recorded 18,889 times in 7 countries since 1912. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2091 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1962, at 688.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Brenton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton | English | 15,117 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2091 | 1984 | ▼ 54 % |
| Brenton | English | 3,322 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1962 | – |
| Brenton | English | 193 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1984 | – |
| Brenton | English | 140 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1988 | – |
| Brenton | English | 79 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1949 | – |
| Brenton | English | 20 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1992 | – |
Questions about Brenton
How popular is the name Brenton?
In 2025 it ranked #2091 in the United States. Official registers record 18,889 births across 7 countries.
When was Brenton most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1962, at 688.2 births per 100,000.
Is Brenton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Brenton is a boy name.