Brenton
Meaning: Trent's town, flooding town
Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #303
Total births: 193
History: Brenton peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The name has a strong, suburban Australian character. Brenton represents working-class Australian naming of the 1990s.
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| Current rank (1985) | #99 |
| Babies named Brenton in 1985 | 71 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 193 |
| Peak year | 1984 (122 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #66 |
| Years in records | 1984–1985 (2 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Brenton
What does the name Brenton mean?
Brenton means “Trent's town, flooding town” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Brenton?
Brenton has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Trent's town, flooding town”.
How popular is Brenton in Australia?
Brenton ranked #99 in Australia in 1985 — given to 71 babies that year.
When was Brenton most popular?
Brenton peaked in 1984 with 122 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Brenton a boy or girl name?
Brenton is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Brentons in registered births are male.