Brandan
Boy nameBrandan has been given to 5,776 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It peaked in 1993.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,776
Peak year
1993 (263 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1955
10-year trend
▼ -52%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Rank through the decades
Brandan's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #859 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Brandan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Brandan.
FAQ
How popular is the name Brandan?
Brandan has been given to 5,776 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Brandan peak?
Brandan peaked in 1993, when 263 babies were given the name.
Is Brandan a girl or boy name?
Brandan is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Brandan are boys).
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