Brockton
Brockton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Badger settlement, or settlement by a brook.
Origin and history
Brockton is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived from a habitational surname. It translates to 'badger settlement' or 'settlement by the brook.' In the United States, it remains a rare and distinct surname-turned-given name.
Popularity in the United States
774 babies in the United States have been named Brockton since 1880. It ranks #3902 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1910.
States where it is most popular
- IL (87 %)
- CA (13 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 228 |
| 2000-2010 | 260 |
| 2010-2019 | 161 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Nicknames
Brock
Fun facts
- The name originally designated a person from one of several places in England named Brockton, derived from Old English words for brook or badger combined with 'tun' (farmstead).
- While its short form Brock is widely known, Brockton has remained relatively rare as a given name in the United States.