Brendan
Peaked at #96 nationally in 1999, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1912, Brendan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Brendan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4679
in 1987
Last ranked
#12778
in 2008
Years tracked
31
1968–2008
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1968, Brendan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1987, ranking #4679 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Brendan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2008, when it stood at #12778.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #12,778 | 8 |
| 2005 | #13,236 | 7 |
| 2004 | #6,831 | 17 |
| 2003 | #16,160 | 5 |
| 2002 | #9,601 | 10 |
| 2001 | #15,730 | 5 |
| 2000 | #9,269 | 10 |
| 1999 | #8,891 | 10 |
Brendan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#96
in 1999
Current rank
#1009
in 2024
Years tracked
113
1912–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Brendan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1999, ranking #96 nationally with 3,994 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #352 (2014) to #1009 (2024) — a 65% drop.
As of 2024, Brendan ranks #1009 nationally for boys, with 221 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,009 | 221 |
| 2023 | #886 | 262 |
| 2022 | #881 | 269 |
| 2021 | #767 | 327 |
| 2020 | #724 | 343 |
| 2019 | #638 | 422 |
| 2018 | #562 | 490 |
| 2017 | #516 | 560 |
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 Brendan most popular?
Brendan was most popular in 1999, when it ranked #96 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brendan 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 Brendan?
At least 91,937 babies have been recorded with the name Brendan in the US since 1912, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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