Brenda
Female name · ↓ Falling
241,014
Total Births
1957
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1925
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Brenda
Brenda is of Old Norse origin meaning 'sword,' possibly introduced to English via the Shetland Islands. It peaked in the 1950s in the US. The name was popularized by Sir Walter Scott's novel The Pirate.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1920s | 49 births |
| 1930s | 1,843 births |
| 1940s | 45,673 births |
| 1950s | 84,264 births |
| 1960s | 64,732 births |
| 1970s | 19,180 births |
| 1980s | 9,342 births |
| 1990s | 9,652 births |
| 2000s | 5,354 births |
| 2010s | 925 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brenda?
Brenda has been given to 241,014 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1957 with 9,563 births that year.
Is Brenda a boy or girl name?
Brenda is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Brenda most popular?
Brenda was most popular in 1957, when 9,563 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Brenda?
Brenda first appeared in US records in 1925.