1,595births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
1996Peak · Alberta
#7194United States 2025
Bretton is a boy name family recorded 1,595 times in 3 countries since 1958. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7194 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1996, at 23.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Bretton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bretton | English | 1,106 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7194 | 1987 | ▲ 10 % |
| Bretton | English | 27 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1996 | – |
| Bretton | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1993 | – |
| Breton | English | 456 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1988 | ▼ 38 % |
How we grouped these names
- Bretton ↔ Breton — spelling variant
Questions about Bretton
How popular is the name Bretton?
In 2025 it ranked #7194 in the United States. Official registers record 1,595 births across 3 countries.
What is Bretton in other languages?
Breton (English).
When was Bretton most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1996, at 23.8 births per 100,000.
Is Bretton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Bretton is a boy name.