Fenton
Every Fenton since 1883 — 2,046 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fenton
Fenton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,923 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 2,046 American babies have been named Fenton. Its peak came in 1922, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Fenton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fenton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,923 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,415 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,463 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,528 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,409 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,322 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,524 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,921 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,366 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,465 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,043 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,321 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,371 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,190 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,553 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,570 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,808 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,592 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,818 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,149 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,379 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,383 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,439 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,226 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,100 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,133 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,122 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,884 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,932 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,065 |
| 1970 | 14 | #2,545 |
| 1965 | 17 | #1,948 |
| 1960 | 21 | #1,786 |
| 1955 | 20 | #1,749 |
| 1950 | 19 | #1,714 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,041 |
| 1940 | 21 | #1,492 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,611 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,665 |
| 1925 | 36 | #1,190 |
| 1920 | 34 | #1,242 |
| 1915 | 39 | #1,025 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,349 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,029 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,384 |
| 1895 | 9 | #758 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fenton in 2025?
Fenton ranked #6,923 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fenton?
2,046 babies have been named Fenton in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fenton most popular?
Fenton peaked in 1922, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Fenton a boy or girl name?
Fenton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fenton rising or falling?
Fenton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.