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Summary

Fenton is an Old English name meaning 'marsh settlement.' It evolved from the Old English 'Fentun' to its modern form. The name reflects a connection to nature and has gained popularity as a given name since the 19th century. It does not have biblical significance, but it is associated with a strong and unique image in contemporary society.

The name Fenton is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Fenton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Fenton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1176th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1638th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1861st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3191st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5994th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5670th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4778th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Fenton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.