Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Brynton

Name: Popularity of the name Brynton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Brynton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#7,271 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2020

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#7271

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brynton

Brynton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 6 Bryntons were born — ranking #7,271 that year. As of 2026, Brynton ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Bryntons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Brynton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Brynton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brynton

What does the name Brynton mean?

Brynton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brynton in 2026?

In 2026, Brynton ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Brynton most popular?

Brynton reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #7,271 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Brynton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Brynton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Brynton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brynton include Lb, Gaby, Markieth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brynton

Brynton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Brynton's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #7,271. Use the chart and map above to compare Brynton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.