All about the name BREXTON

Meaning, origin, history.

Brexton is a unique and contemporary given name of American origin. It is believed to have been derived from the English surname Bretton, which itself has Norman roots. The name Bretton is thought to have originated from the place name Bretteville in Normandy, France.

The meaning of Brexton is not explicitly known, as it does not come from a specific language or mythology with a clear definition. However, some sources suggest that it might be related to the Old French word 'breton', which means 'from Brittany' or 'of Breton origin'. This would imply that Brexton could mean someone who originates from Brittany, a region in northwest France.

The use of Brexton as a given name appears to be relatively recent. It is not listed in any historical records of popular baby names and has only started to gain traction in the United States within the past few decades. As such, there is no significant historical or cultural significance associated with this name.

Despite its lack of historical background, Brexton has become a popular choice for parents looking for unique and modern-sounding names for their children. It has been ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the United States since at least 2014, according to data from the Social Security Administration.

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Popularity of the name BREXTON since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

Based on the provided statistics, we can observe an interesting trend regarding the number of babies named Brexton born annually in the United States over a span of nearly three decades (1995-2023).

In the initial years, the number of births with the name Brexton fluctuated between 5 and 14. However, starting from 2007, we notice a significant increase. From 19 births in 2007, the number of babies named Brexton has steadily risen over the years:

* In 2009, there were 39 births, more than doubling the previous year's figure. * By 2016, the total reached 75 births. * The following year, in 2017, it climbed to 83 births. * This upward trend continued through 2021 with a peak of 140 births.

Although there was a slight decline in recent years (119 births in 2022 and 83 births in 2023), the overall pattern indicates a growing popularity for the name Brexton among parents in the United States over time. In total, since 1995, 1276 babies have been named Brexton at birth.