Bretton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Trent's town, flooding town
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #7266 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Brenton, meaning trent's town, flooding town.
Similar names: brenton, brexton, breon, breonna, barton, benton, bexton, brennon
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Bretton? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Bretton, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bretton
What does the name Bretton mean?
Bretton means “Trent's town, flooding town” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Bretton?
Bretton has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Trent's town, flooding town”.
How popular is Bretton?
Bretton ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Bretton most popular?
Bretton peaked in 1987 with 36 babies registered that year.
Is Bretton a boy or girl name?
Bretton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Brettons in registered births are male.
Is the name Bretton rising or falling in popularity?
Bretton has risen 385 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7579 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Bretton been recorded?
Bretton appears in birth records across 65 years — from 1958 through 2025.