Fenton is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #781 in 2011 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 44 births ranking #651. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 550.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 8,868 boys born was named Fenton. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.