An estimated 13,994 living Americans are named Brenton.
How rare is Brenton?
Brenton is uncommon among babies today, with 70 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 91.2% from its 1984 peak.
How old is the typical Brenton?
The median age of a living American named Brenton is approximately 35 years, with most bearers falling between 22 and 42 years old.
Is Brenton still popular?
No. Brenton is endangered as a baby name, down 91.2% from its 1984 peak with 70 births in 2025.
Where is Brenton most common?
Brenton has its strongest geographic signal in Georgia, where it appears 2.8× more often than the national baseline.
1912Peak 19842025
Peak year
1984
Decline from peak
91.2%
2025
70
All-time
15,099
Diaspora map
Brenton spread fast — broke out in Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, and Wyoming (1984) and ran high in 12 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, and Wyoming, 1984 · over-represented in 12 states over 0 years
