Brendan
boy name#1097 in 2025Brendan entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #96 in 1999, ranks #1097 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1097
rank today
#96
peak (1999)
195
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2273 |
| 1920s | #2046 |
| 1930s | #1328 |
| 1940s | #1020 |
| 1950s | #773 |
| 1960s | #439 |
| 1970s | #288 |
| 1980s | #184 |
| 1990s | #129 |
| 2000s | #162 |
| 2010s | #403 |
| 2020s | #894 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Brendan has been most popular in NY, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 87,500 people named Brendan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brendan alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 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 ranks #1097 among US boy names in 2025, with 195 babies given the name.
- When was the name Brendan most popular?
- Brendan peaked in 1999, reaching #96 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brendan with classmates?
- Brendan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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