Bretton
Every Bretton since 1958 — 1,106 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bretton
Bretton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,266 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 1,106 American babies have been named Bretton. Its peak came in 1987, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bretton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bretton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,266 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,148 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,520 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,101 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,762 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,596 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,460 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,080 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,744 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,676 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,138 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,277 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,490 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,270 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,614 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,281 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,356 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,261 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,317 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,146 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,319 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,041 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,849 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,681 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,920 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,004 |
| 1995 | 36 | #2,212 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,788 |
| 1985 | 29 | #1,977 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,113 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,464 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,408 |
| 1965 | 5 | #3,978 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bretton in 2025?
Bretton ranked #7,266 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bretton?
1,106 babies have been named Bretton in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bretton most popular?
Bretton peaked in 1987, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Bretton a boy or girl name?
Bretton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bretton rising or falling?
Bretton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.