Fenton is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 2,046 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 512 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 3 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Fenton per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2007 (44/yr) · United States peaked in 1922 (40/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1982 (3/yr).
Fenton reached its peak in 1922, when it was the #2279 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.
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