boy's name
Broughton
BRAW-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Births on record 65
Broughton is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Broughton Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Broughton?
In 2017, Broughton was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Broughton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Broughton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Broughton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Broughton
- English BRAW-tun
Sibling Names for Broughton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Broughton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Broughton
How popular is the name Broughton?
In 2017, Broughton was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Broughton a girl's or a boy's name?
Broughton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Broughton?
Broughton has 2 syllables.
When was Broughton most popular?
Broughton peaked in 1915, when 10 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.