Total births
921
Boys' name · since 1928
Branton
Since 1928, U.S. Social Security records show 921 babies named Branton, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12549
- among boys today
- 921
- born since 1928
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Branton is the #12549 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 921 recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Branton recorded 921 times among boys since 1928, holding rank #12549 nationally today, ahead of 12% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 2024.
- #12549 among boys today
- 921 born since 1928
- 2000s peak decade
- 12% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Branton is currently the #12549 boys' name in America, more common than 12% of boys - 921 born since 1928, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12549
- among boys today
- 921
- born since 1928
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
Branton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12549
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 12% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Branton was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
31 babies were named Branton in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Branton compares
921 Top 32% higher than 68% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Branton's all-time total is 151% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Branton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 921 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Branton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Branton's full recorded timeline at 1994, 67% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 33% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1928, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2002 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Branton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#12,549
Active since
1928
Branton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–2024
- Peak year (2002)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Branton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Branton's strongest decade.
234 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Branton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s 71
1970s
71 births
- 1980s
1980s
122 births
- 1990s
1990s
195 births
- 2000s
2000s
234 births
- 2010s
2010s
213 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 234 births (25% of all-time use).
How Branton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Branton's total volume
Branton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Branton by state
Where Branton concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 22 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Branton's total US births 2.4%
Even split
22 of 921 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Branton? ▼
Branton has been given to 921 babies in the U.S. since 1928, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12549 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Branton most popular? ▼
Branton was most popular in the 2000s decade with 234 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Branton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Branton are Texas (22 births), Georgia (6 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Branton been used? ▼
Branton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1928, spanning 97 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Branton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandon, Bradley, Brayden, Brady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Branton's data
- Branton's decade-level peak was the 2000s (234 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Brantons (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Branton
Nearby Names Like Branton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Branton
Brandon Boy
#230 770,509 births
Bradley Boy
#362 313,008 births
Brayden Boy
#190 136,548 births
Brady Boy
#309 96,770 births
Brad Boy
#4077 83,060 births
Compare Branton side by side: Branton vs Brandon Branton vs Bradley Branton vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Branton
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1928–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Branton: #12549 Boys' Name - 921 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/branton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Branton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.