Brendan
girl nameBrendan entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #4660 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#4660
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7016 |
| 1970s | #7348 |
| 1980s | #5985 |
| 1990s | #7405 |
| 2000s | #11734 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Brendan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brendan alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brendan in 2025?
- Brendan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Brendan most popular?
- Brendan peaked in 1987, reaching #4660 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Brendan with classmates?
- Brendan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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