Brandon
Peaked at #6 nationally in 1992, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1914, Brandon has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Brandon — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#662
in 1985
Last ranked
#14111
in 2019
Years tracked
62
1954–2019
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Brandon reached its peak popularity for girls in 1985, ranking #662 nationally with 273 babies given the name that year.
Brandon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2019, when it stood at #14111.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #14,111 | 6 |
| 2018 | #14,078 | 6 |
| 2017 | #11,829 | 8 |
| 2015 | #12,020 | 8 |
| 2013 | #12,178 | 8 |
| 2012 | #7,877 | 15 |
| 2011 | #7,493 | 16 |
| 2010 | #8,337 | 14 |
Brandon — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6
in 1992
Current rank
#230
in 2024
Years tracked
110
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Brandon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1992, ranking #6 nationally with 29,627 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #71 (2014) to #230 (2024) — a 69% drop.
As of 2024, Brandon ranks #230 nationally for boys, with 1,553 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #230 | 1,553 |
| 2023 | #219 | 1,664 |
| 2022 | #211 | 1,774 |
| 2021 | #181 | 2,134 |
| 2020 | #165 | 2,312 |
| 2019 | #141 | 2,685 |
| 2018 | #124 | 3,210 |
| 2017 | #114 | 3,497 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Brandon most popular?
Brandon was most popular in 1992, when it ranked #6 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brandon 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 Brandon?
At least 773,294 babies have been recorded with the name Brandon in the US since 1914, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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