Brenda
boy nameBrenda entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #901 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#901
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #1532 |
| 1940s | #1267 |
| 1950s | #1118 |
| 1960s | #1084 |
| 1970s | #2187 |
| 1980s | #1780 |
| 1990s | #3413 |
| 2000s | #9432 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Brenda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brenda alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brenda in 2025?
- Brenda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Brenda most popular?
- Brenda peaked in 1961, reaching #901 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brenda with classmates?
- Brenda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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