Declining since 2014.
Popularity of Branton since 1928
Babies named Branton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Branton's real moment was 2014.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 122 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 234 |
| 2010s | 213 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Branton is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1928. Its usage peaked in 2014 and has been falling since. The name never ranked in the top 1,000 names in any year, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. As a surname-derived first name, it follows a pattern popular in English-speaking countries. The name's meaning is uncertain, but it likely refers to an English place name.
Branton is a modern given name derived from the English surname Branton, which is locational in origin. The surname likely comes from a place named Branton, found in several English counties, meaning 'farmstead where broom grows' from Old English brōm 'broom' and tūn 'enclosure, settlement'. It emerged as a first name in the 20th century, part of the trend of using surnames as given names. Its usage has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brant, Bran
Sibling names for Branton
Names that share Branton's style, for a brother or sister.
