Brandy
Peaked at #37 nationally in 1978, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1942, Brandy has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Brandy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#37
in 1978
Current rank
#3221
in 2024
Years tracked
83
1942–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1942, Brandy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1978, ranking #37 nationally with 6,699 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2082 (2014) to #3221 (2024) — a 35% drop.
As of 2024, Brandy ranks #3221 nationally for girls, with 49 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,221 | 49 |
| 2023 | #2,939 | 57 |
| 2022 | #3,605 | 43 |
| 2021 | #3,556 | 43 |
| 2020 | #3,289 | 47 |
| 2019 | #3,231 | 49 |
| 2018 | #2,652 | 65 |
| 2017 | #2,549 | 69 |
Brandy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#808
in 1974
Current rank
#6872
in 2024
Years tracked
70
1951–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1951, Brandy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #808 nationally with 99 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5506 (2014) to #6872 (2024) — a 20% drop.
As of 2024, Brandy ranks #6872 nationally for boys, with 12 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,872 | 12 |
| 2023 | #11,012 | 6 |
| 2022 | #6,531 | 13 |
| 2020 | #10,784 | 6 |
| 2019 | #10,976 | 6 |
| 2018 | #6,393 | 13 |
| 2017 | #6,369 | 13 |
| 2016 | #6,780 | 12 |
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 Brandy most popular?
Brandy was most popular in 1978, when it ranked #37 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brandy 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 Brandy?
At least 108,799 babies have been recorded with the name Brandy in the US since 1942, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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