Branton
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,903 in 1997
0 babies were named Branton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1928–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryBranton first shows up in US birth records in 1928, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 97 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1997, when it reached #2,903.
About the name Branton
Branton is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Branton for boys from 1928 to 2024, in 62 of those 97 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #2,903 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5.0 | 198,020 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1960s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 1970s | 4.3 | 232,558 boys |
| 1980s | 6.6 | 151,057 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 99,404 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 85,324 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 88,652 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 200,803 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Branton
What is the origin of the name Branton?
Branton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Branton a boy or girl name?
Branton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Branton?
Branton is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #2,903 in 1997.