Brenda
Peaked at #11 nationally in 1961, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1897, Brenda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Brenda — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#11
in 1961
Current rank
#1139
in 2024
Years tracked
121
1897–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1897, Brenda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1961, ranking #11 nationally with 23,781 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #730 (2014) to #1139 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Brenda ranks #1139 nationally for girls, with 212 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,139 | 212 |
| 2023 | #1,298 | 176 |
| 2022 | #1,265 | 189 |
| 2021 | #1,206 | 198 |
| 2020 | #1,261 | 180 |
| 2019 | #1,069 | 236 |
| 2018 | #1,009 | 257 |
| 2017 | #910 | 294 |
Brenda — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#901
in 1961
Last ranked
#12613
in 2007
Years tracked
66
1939–2007
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1939, Brenda reached its peak popularity for boys in 1961, ranking #901 nationally with 72 babies given the name that year.
Brenda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2007, when it stood at #12613.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #12,613 | 5 |
| 2005 | #9,250 | 7 |
| 2004 | #6,586 | 11 |
| 2003 | #8,775 | 7 |
| 2002 | #9,534 | 6 |
| 2001 | #10,777 | 5 |
| 1998 | #6,382 | 9 |
| 1997 | #5,319 | 11 |
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 Brenda most popular?
Brenda was most popular in 1961, when it ranked #11 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brenda 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 Brenda?
At least 610,451 babies have been recorded with the name Brenda in the US since 1897, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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