Broughton Name Popularity and Statistics
Broughton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Broughton?
Broughton is spelled B-R-O-U-G-H-T-O-N. The name has 9 letters.
Broughton Popularity in 2017
Rank#10,775
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage fell 7,250 places to #10,775 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 1946.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Broughton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1915 through 2017. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 1946 | Boys | 5 | #3,525 |
| 1943 | Boys | 6 | #3,231 |
| 1931 | Boys | 6 | #3,390 |
| 1930 | Boys | 5 | #4,001 |
| 1924 | Boys | 6 | #3,867 |
| 1921 | Boys | 8 | #3,214 |
| 1920 | Boys | 8 | #3,208 |
| 1916 | Boys | 5 | #3,897 |
| 1915 | Boys | 10 | #2,458 |
When Was Broughton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1915 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,458
1921 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,214
1920 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,208
2017 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #10,775
Where Broughton Ranked Highest in 1915
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #464 | 5 |