Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1984
Brocton
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Brocton, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1984–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Brocton is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 15 have been recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Brocton has been recorded 15 times among boys since 1984, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2010.
- 15 total births
- 1984–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Brocton since 1984, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 15
- total births
- 1984–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Brocton was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
5 babies were named Brocton in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Brocton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Brocton splits its recorded history at 1992: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births).
Brocton at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Brocton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2010
- Peak year (1984)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Brocton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Brocton's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Brocton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brocton? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 15 babies named Brocton. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 5 births.
When was Brocton most popular? ▼
Brocton was most popular in the 1980s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Brocton been used? ▼
Brocton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 27 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Brocton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brody, Brooks, Brock, Brodie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Brocton's data
- Brocton's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Brocton
Nearby Names Like Brocton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brocton
Brody Boy
#224 81,678 births
Brooks Boy
#67 57,946 births
Brock Boy
#702 43,540 births
Brodie Boy
#961 11,391 births
Bronson Boy
#1035 10,693 births
Compare Brocton side by side: Brocton vs Brody Brocton vs Brooks Brocton vs Brock
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1984–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Brocton: Baby Name Since 1984 - 15 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brocton. 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 Brocton 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 July 2026.