Bretton

Boy name

Bretton has been given to 1,106 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It peaked in 1987. In 2025, about 1 in 155,280 boys was named Bretton.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,106

Peak year

1987 (36 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1958

10-year trend

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Bretton — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Brentonboy

15,117 babies since 1912

Brittonunisex

8,293 babies since 1896

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Bretton.

Shadowunisex

1,104 babies since 1974

Frantzboy

1,103 babies since 1938

Montrealboy

1,113 babies since 1969

Vietboy

1,096 babies since 1975

Christoherboy

1,094 babies since 1961

Jorelboy

1,089 babies since 1979

Arcadioboy

1,125 babies since 1914

Jerridboy

1,086 babies since 1966

Bretton vs Shadow ⚖Bretton vs Frantz ⚖Bretton vs Montreal ⚖Bretton vs Viet ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Bretton

Same era and popularity as Bretton, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Chelsa Chrissie Kamesha Michella

Brothers

Shadow Frantz Montreal Gunther

FAQ

How popular is the name Bretton?

Bretton has been given to 1,106 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bretton peak?

Bretton peaked in 1987, when 36 babies were given the name.

Is Bretton a girl or boy name?

Bretton is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Bretton are boys).

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