Crit
Derived from the Middle English surname meaning 'son of Brown,' traditionally identifying a person with brown hair or a tanned complexion. This name characterizes a grounded and dependable individual who radiates warmth, reliability, and a comforting sense of stability to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 111 |
| Gender | Male (37% / 63%) |
| Peak year | 1935 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 1935 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
Name Traits & Attributes
Top States
Notable People
Jalen Brunson (NBA All-Star Point Guard) · Quinta Brunson (Emmy-winning Creator and Star of Abbott Elementary) · Dorothy Brunson (Pioneering Media Executive and First African-American Woman to Own a Radio Station) · Rick Brunson (Former NBA Player and Professional Coach) · Brunson Green (Academy Award-nominated Producer of The Help)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Similar Names
Get the full Name Scout experience on iOS & Android
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered phonetic analysis, generate tournament brackets, and sync favorites across devices. Backed by 33,000+ names from SSA records (1910–2025).