boys' name 1984–2016

Brenton

Brenton is losing ground — from #59 in 1984 to #570 in 2016.

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#570 last ranked in 2016
2 registrations that year
753 total 1984–2016

Note: Brenton hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 208 to 2 (-99%).

06012018024030019841987198919922016↑ peak
Peak 1984 · 208
Low 2014 · 1
Years tracked 11

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By state & territory — 2016

How often Brenton was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Brenton popularity by state — 2016Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #530)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Brenton — popularity by state & territory in 2016. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

South Australia
2 #530
Australian Capital Territory
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New South Wales
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Northern Territory
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Queensland
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Victoria
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In 2016: 2 babies named Brenton across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Brenton?
Between 1984 and 2016, Brenton was registered for 753 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Brenton a popular name in Australia?
Brenton has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016, when it last ranked #570 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.