Broom-covered settlement or town of brand
Branton is an English habitational name derived from Old English elements. It likely combines 'brΕm' (the broom plant) or 'brand' (fire/torch) with 'tΕ«n' (enclosure or settlement), referring to specific locations in Northumberland and Yorkshire.
Less common today
Branton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,923 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Professional soccer player