Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Brockton since 1963
Babies named Brockton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 228 |
| 2000s | 260 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Brockton is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1963. It has never appeared in the top 1,000 names, reflecting its uncommon status. Usage peaked in 2007, after which it entered a declining trajectory. The name is likely inspired by the English place name Brockton, which combines elements meaning 'badger' and 'settlement'. As a modern coinage, it fits a pattern of surname-style names ending in -ton, such as Preston and Colton. Despite its rarity, Brockton offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unconventional yet phonetically familiar name. No states have recorded significant enough usage to appear in the top states list.
Brockton is likely a transferred use of the place name Brockton, found in England. The place name is thought to derive from Old English 'brocc' meaning 'badger' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement', thus 'badger settlement'. As a given name, it appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in the 1960s, possibly influenced by surnames or similar-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brock
Sibling names for Brockton
Names that share Brockton's style, for a brother or sister.
