Brentwood
Pronunciation: [ br-EHNTW-ood ]
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Brentwood first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 5 babies have been named Brentwood in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brentwood is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,780 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,780
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Brentwood
Brentwood is a boy name .
Brentwood is currently ranked #39,780 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brentwood include Bre, Bren, Breny, Brenie, Brent, Brenty, Brentie, Ood, Oody, Oodie, Wood, and Bry. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Brentwood include Brendan, Brennan, Brent, Brentley, Brenton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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