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Brendan

Brendan is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#669

How popular is Brendan?

Popularity in the United States

Brendan has been given to 90,857 babies in the United States since 1912, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 4,825 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Brendan per year in the United States, 1912–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Brendan has been given to 1,700 babies in France since 1969, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Brendan per year in France, 1969–2022. Source: INSEE
90,857 Babies named since 1912
1990s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Brendan

Is Brendan a boy's or a girl's name?

Brendan is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Brendan?

Brendan has been given to 90,857 babies in the United States since 1912, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.