Brandon
girl nameBrandon entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #662 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#662
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5191 |
| 1960s | #4861 |
| 1970s | #1467 |
| 1980s | #833 |
| 1990s | #2001 |
| 2000s | #5595 |
| 2010s | #10815 |
Living bearers
About 4,000 people named Brandon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brandon alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brandon in 2025?
- Brandon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Brandon most popular?
- Brandon peaked in 1985, reaching #662 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Brandon with classmates?
- Brandon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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