Brinton
boy nameBrinton entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2159 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2159
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3450 |
| 1920s | #3669 |
| 1930s | #3316 |
| 1940s | #3306 |
| 1950s | #3380 |
| 1960s | #3413 |
| 1970s | #4020 |
| 1980s | #3063 |
| 1990s | #4791 |
| 2000s | #7208 |
| 2010s | #8161 |
| 2020s | #11618 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Brinton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brinton alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brinton in 2025?
- Brinton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Brinton most popular?
- Brinton peaked in 1984, reaching #2159 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brinton with classmates?
- Brinton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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