Total births
805
Boys' name · since 1914
Brinton
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 805 babies named Brinton, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12469
- among boys today
- 805
- born since 1914
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
805 babies have been named Brinton since 1914, making it today's #12469 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Brinton recorded 805 times among boys since 1914, holding rank #12469 nationally today, ahead of 13% of boys, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2024.
- #12469 among boys today
- 805 born since 1914
- 1980s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Brinton is currently the #12469 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 805 born since 1914, peaking in the 1980s.
- #12469
- among boys today
- 805
- born since 1914
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Brinton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12469
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Brinton was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
24 babies were named Brinton in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
How Brinton compares
805 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Brinton's all-time total is 119% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Brinton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 805 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Brinton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brinton's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brinton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1984
Current rank
#12,469
Active since
1914
Brinton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2024
- Peak year (1984)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Brinton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Brinton's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Brinton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 25
1910s
25 births
- 1920s 39
1920s
39 births
- 1930s 31
1930s
31 births
- 1940s 29
1940s
29 births
- 1950s 46
1950s
46 births
- 1960s 55
1960s
55 births
- 1970s
1970s
81 births
- 1980s
1980s
164 births
- 1990s
1990s
117 births
- 2000s
2000s
102 births
- 2010s
2010s
94 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 164 births (20% of all-time use).
How Brinton 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 Brinton's total volume
Brinton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Brinton by state
Where Brinton concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 2.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Brinton's total US births 2.0%
16 of 805 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brinton? ▼
805 babies have been named Brinton since 1914. It currently ranks #12469 among boys. The peak year was 1984 with 24 births.
When was Brinton most popular? ▼
Brinton was most popular in the 1980s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Brinton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brinton are Pennsylvania (16 births).
How long has the name Brinton been used? ▼
Brinton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 111 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Brinton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brian, Brice, Briggs, Bridger, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Brinton's data
- Brinton's decade-level peak was the 1980s (164 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Brintons (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Brinton
Nearby Names Like Brinton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brinton
Brian Boy
#302 1,173,735 births
Brice Boy
#2446 15,737 births
Briggs Boy
#327 9,377 births
Bridger Boy
#790 6,873 births
Briar Boy
#698 6,347 births
Compare Brinton side by side: Brinton vs Brian Brinton vs Brice Brinton vs Briggs
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Brinton
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, 1914–2024 (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. "Brinton: #12469 Boys' Name - 805 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brinton. 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 Brinton 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.