How old is someone named Brenton?
The average Brenton is 34 years old.
Half of all living Brentons are between 22 and 42.
When was Brenton popular?
Brenton peaked in 1984 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 70 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 40 | 0 |
| 1920s | 98 | 0 |
| 1930s | 116 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 215 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 311 | 210 |
| 1960s | 721 | 600 |
| 1970s | 1,608 | 1,400 |
| 1980s | 4,353 | 4,100 |
| 1990s | 3,222 | 3,100 |
| 2000s | 2,074 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 1,848 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 511 | 510 |
How many Brentons are still alive?
About 14,000 Brentons are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Brenton since 1912.
Nearly every Brenton ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Brenton?
About two in five living Brentons are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 15%
- Millennial 45%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 12%
Is Brenton an old name?
Somewhat. Brenton is older than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Brenton will be 52 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Brenton a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Brentons are men.
Names the same age as Brenton
NAME TWIN
Brenton's name twin is Jonathan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jonathan's age curve is the closest match to Brenton's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Brenton
How old is the average Brenton?
The average Brenton in the US is 34 years old. The median is 35, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Brenton?
About 14,000 Brentons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Brenton most popular?
In 1984, when about 810 baby boys were named Brenton.
Is Brenton a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 45% of living Brentons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this