Brendan
Male name · ↓ Falling
33,293
Total Births
1999
Peak Year
#882
Rank 2023
1936
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Brendan
Brendan is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 33,293 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 164 births |
| 1940s | 122 births |
| 1950s | 391 births |
| 1960s | 1,361 births |
| 1970s | 2,755 births |
| 1980s | 5,678 births |
| 1990s | 11,079 births |
| 2000s | 9,521 births |
| 2010s | 1,836 births |
| 2020s | 386 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brendan?
Brendan has been given to 33,293 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1999 with 1,546 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #882.
Is Brendan a boy or girl name?
Brendan is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Brendan most popular?
Brendan was most popular in 1999, when 1,546 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Brendan?
Brendan first appeared in US records in 1936.