Brandi
Peaked at #50 nationally in 1981, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1949, Brandi has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Brandi — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#50
in 1981
Current rank
#4290
in 2024
Years tracked
73
1949–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1949, Brandi reached its peak popularity for girls in 1981, ranking #50 nationally with 5,527 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2255 (2014) to #4290 (2024) — a 47% drop.
As of 2024, Brandi ranks #4290 nationally for girls, with 33 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,290 | 33 |
| 2023 | #3,477 | 45 |
| 2022 | #2,962 | 56 |
| 2021 | #2,679 | 64 |
| 2020 | #2,934 | 55 |
| 2019 | #2,757 | 61 |
| 2018 | #2,875 | 58 |
| 2017 | #2,342 | 78 |
Brandi — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1945
in 1979
Last ranked
#10833
in 2006
Years tracked
27
1972–2006
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1972, Brandi reached its peak popularity for boys in 1979, ranking #1945 nationally with 27 babies given the name that year.
Brandi hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2006, when it stood at #10833.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #10,833 | 6 |
| 1998 | #8,597 | 6 |
| 1997 | #9,433 | 5 |
| 1996 | #8,069 | 6 |
| 1995 | #7,072 | 7 |
| 1993 | #8,858 | 5 |
| 1992 | #5,703 | 9 |
| 1991 | #5,563 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Brandi most popular?
Brandi was most popular in 1981, when it ranked #50 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brandi becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Brandi?
At least 102,267 babies have been recorded with the name Brandi in the US since 1949, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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