Brinton
Pronunciation: [ br-IHNT-uhn ]
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Brinton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 681 babies have been named Brinton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brinton is past its peak , currently ranked #34,490 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,490
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Brinton
Brinton is a boy name .
Brinton is currently ranked #34,490 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brinton include Bri, Brin, Briny, Brinie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Bry, Brie, and Brikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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