Brandton
An invented name with no established meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Brandton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brandton today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brandton births was 1995 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brandton. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brandton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1995
6 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#7,914
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Brandton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brandton by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Brandton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brandton
The given name Brandton has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, dating back to the early medieval period around the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the combination of the Old Germanic words "brand" and "ton," which translate to "fire" and "settlement" or "town," respectively.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Brandton can be found in the Frankish annals from the 8th century, where it appears as a personal name among the noble families of the time. It is speculated that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in settlements near or around sites of significant fires or burned areas.
During the Middle Ages, the name Brandton gained popularity among the nobility and clergy across various Germanic regions, including modern-day Germany, Austria, and parts of France. In the 11th century, a notable figure named Brandton von Mainz was a prominent scholar and theologian who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Branton, Braunton, and Brantoun, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the regions it was adopted in. One of the earliest examples of the name in English literature can be found in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, where he mentions a character named Brandton in his famous Canterbury Tales from the late 14th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Brandton. In the 16th century, Brandton von Wittenberg was a German reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another individual, Brandton Fitzwilliam (1516-1579), was an English statesman and diplomat during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 18th century, Brandton Huxley (1725-1792) was a renowned English naturalist and writer, known for his contributions to the study of flora and fauna. Additionally, Brandton Whitfield (1783-1854) was a prominent American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
One of the most notable figures with the name Brandton was Brandton Woodward (1865-1941), an American philosopher and educator who played a significant role in the development of the pragmatist movement in philosophy. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on the intellectual landscape of the early 20th century.
People
Brandton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brandton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brandton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brandton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brandton going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Brandton a common name?
We classify Brandton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brandton most popular?
The single biggest year for Brandton was 1995, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brandton is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brandton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brandton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brandton in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Brandton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brandton in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brandton can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Brandton?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.