Fenton
Fenton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement on a fen or marsh.
Origin and history
Fenton is an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'marsh town' or 'settlement near a fen'. Historically used in the United Kingdom and North America, it remains a rare choice for modern boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,046 babies in the United States have been named Fenton since 1880. It ranks #2855 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1852.
States where it is most popular
- NY (43.6 %)
- PA (26.9 %)
- IL (9 %)
- VA (7.7 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 72 |
| 1910-1920 | 230 |
| 1920-1930 | 317 |
| 1930-1940 | 196 |
| 1940-1950 | 176 |
| 1950-1960 | 185 |
| 1960-1970 | 161 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 135 |
| 2010-2019 | 253 |
| 2020-2029 | 75 |
Famous people named Fenton
- Fenton Johnson: Poet, Author
- Fenton Robinson: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to several villages in England located near marshy ground or fens.
- The name gained widespread Internet fame in 2011 due to a viral video featuring a dog named Fenton chasing deer in Richmond Park, London.