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Bretton

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Meaning of Bretton: English: 'from Britain'

Bretton is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6854th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6854

11 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,106

First recorded 1958 · peak 1995

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 14 babies1982: 13 babies1983: 8 babies1984: 24 babies1985: 29 babies1986: 27 babies1987: 36 babies1988: 26 babies1989: 26 babies1990: 23 babies19901991: 27 babies1992: 32 babies1993: 28 babies1994: 29 babies1995: 36 babies1996: 25 babies1997: 28 babies1998: 22 babies1999: 32 babies2000: 29 babies20002001: 15 babies2002: 23 babies2003: 22 babies2004: 16 babies2005: 15 babies2006: 13 babies2007: 13 babies2008: 11 babies2009: 17 babies2010: 17 babies20102011: 29 babies2012: 23 babies2013: 21 babies2014: 23 babies2015: 11 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 12 babies2018: 14 babies2019: 13 babies2020: 10 babies20202021: 12 babies2022: 8 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 11 babies
US babies named Bretton per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 36.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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