Branton
Branton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town where broom grows, or fire/burned settlement.
Origin and history
Branton originates as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'town where broom grows' or 'fire town'. It has historically been used as a rare masculine given name in the United States. Today, it remains an uncommon choice that aligns with the trend of using surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
921 babies in the United States have been named Branton since 1880. It ranks #3757 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1884.
States where it is most popular
- TX (51.2 %)
- GA (14 %)
- IN (11.6 %)
- KS (11.6 %)
- OH (11.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 122 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 234 |
| 2010-2019 | 213 |
| 2020-2029 | 43 |
Nicknames
Brant, Bran
Fun facts
- Branton originates from several English locations in Northumberland and Yorkshire named for local features like broom plants or burned land clearing.
- Like Brandon and Brantley, Branton fits the long-standing American tradition of adopting English family names as masculine given names.