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Brinton

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRIN-tun /ˈbrɪn.tən/Medium

Meaning: Brinton is an English surname from a place name, likely 'Bryni's farm or settlement' (a personal name plus a word for a town or enclosure). Its first-name use is modern and rare.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy surname name: Brinton means roughly 'Bryni's settlement' (said 'BRIN-tun'). Modern and rare as a first name.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBrinton is an English surname from a place name, likely 'Bryni's farm or settlement' (a personal name plus a word for a town or enclosure). Its first-name use is modern and rare.
U.S. rank (2024)#12577 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 805

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brinton is an English surname from a place name, roughly 'Bryni's settlement.' Its given-name use is modern and rare, part of the -ton surname trend. A sturdy two-beat name (said 'BRIN-tun').

It is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Brinton is an English place-name surname, likely 'Bryni's settlement,' sharing the familiar -ton ending of Brandon and Trenton. As a first name it feels solid and uncommon (said 'BRIN-tun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Brinton — English place-name surname 'Bryni's settlement'

Variations

BrentonBrynton

Nicknames

BrinTony

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brinton mean?

Brinton is an English place-name surname meaning roughly 'Bryni's settlement.'

How do you pronounce Brinton?

It's said BRIN-tun /ˈbrɪn.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brinton a boy or girl name?

Here Brinton is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Brinton?

Brinton is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S.

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