Fenton
2 countries#6803 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fenton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,046 births recorded 1883–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 1922 with 40 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
503 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 2007 with 44 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
503 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 44 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Fenton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #3793 | ↑1279 |
| 2008 | #4540 | ↓747 |
| 2009 | #4748 | ↓208 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↓730 |
| 2011 | #4509 | ↑969 |
| 2012 | #3179 | ↑1330 |
| 2013 | #4313 | ↓1134 |
| 2014 | #5252 | ↓939 |
| 2015 | #3022 | ↑2230 |
| 2016 | #3441 | ↓419 |
| 2017 | #4331 | ↓890 |
| 2018 | #3891 | ↑440 |
| 2019 | #4480 | ↓589 |
| 2020 | #5235 | ↓755 |
| 2021 | #5338 | ↓103 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↓2962 |
| 2023 | #8255 | ↑45 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↑998 |
| 2025 | #6803 | ↑454 |
Frequently asked questions about Fenton
Is Fenton a popular name?
Yes — Fenton currently ranks #6803 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Fenton more common for boys or girls?
Fenton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Fenton most popular?
Fenton peaked in 1922 in United States, with 40 recorded births that year.
Is Fenton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Fenton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #892 in 1883 to #6803 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Fenton?
At least 2,549 babies have been recorded with the name Fenton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Fenton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fenton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Fenton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Fenton include Fabien, Filippo, Fintan.
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