Brenan
boy nameBrenan entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #2254 in 1996, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#2254
peak (1996)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4867 |
| 1980s | #3895 |
| 1990s | #2889 |
| 2000s | #3402 |
| 2010s | #7271 |
| 2020s | #10868 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Brenan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brenan alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brenan in 2025?
- Brenan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Brenan most popular?
- Brenan peaked in 1996, reaching #2254 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brenan with classmates?
- Brenan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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