Bretton
2 countries#7194 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bretton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,106 births recorded 1958–2025 · currently #7194 · peaked in 1987 with 36 births
Most common in: California, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2004–2004 · peaked in 2004 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2004–2004 · peaked in 2004 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bretton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6094 | — |
| 2007 | #6262 | ↓168 |
| 2008 | #7187 | ↓925 |
| 2009 | #5334 | ↑1853 |
| 2010 | #5251 | ↑83 |
| 2011 | #3605 | ↑1646 |
| 2012 | #4251 | ↓646 |
| 2013 | #4463 | ↓212 |
| 2014 | #4263 | ↑200 |
| 2015 | #7066 | ↓2803 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↓539 |
| 2017 | #6685 | ↑920 |
| 2018 | #6036 | ↑649 |
| 2019 | #6406 | ↓370 |
| 2020 | #7502 | ↓1096 |
| 2021 | #6698 | ↑804 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↓2292 |
| 2023 | #12239 | ↓3249 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↑1301 |
| 2025 | #7194 | ↑3744 |
Frequently asked questions about Bretton
Is Bretton a popular name?
Yes — Bretton currently ranks #7194 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bretton more common for boys or girls?
Bretton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bretton most popular?
Bretton peaked in 1987 in United States, with 36 recorded births that year.
Is Bretton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bretton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2506 in 1958 to #7194 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bretton?
At least 1,109 babies have been recorded with the name Bretton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Bretton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bretton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Bretton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bretton include Brandyn, Briston.
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