Bretton
Bretton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement of the Britons or farm near a stream.
Origin and history
Bretton is an English name of habitational origin, derived from place names meaning 'settlement of the Britons' or 'farmstead near the stream'. It has historically been used as both a surname and a given name. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,106 babies in the United States have been named Bretton since 1880. It ranks #3584 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- CA (63.3 %)
- MI (36.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 124 |
| 1980-1990 | 217 |
| 1990-2000 | 282 |
| 2000-2010 | 174 |
| 2010-2019 | 173 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Nicknames
Brett
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English elements referring to inhabitants of Ancient Britain or localized place names in Yorkshire.
- Fits well within the long-standing English tradition of using geographic surnames as given names.