Brannan
boy nameBrannan entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #2669 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#2669
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3972 |
| 1980s | #4653 |
| 1990s | #5327 |
| 2000s | #7520 |
| 2010s | #10491 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Brannan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brannan alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brannan in 2025?
- Brannan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Brannan most popular?
- Brannan peaked in 1978, reaching #2669 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brannan with classmates?
- Brannan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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