Brenan

Boy name

Brenan has been given to 833 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 2009.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

833

Peak year

2009 (42 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Brenan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Brendanboy

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Brennanboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Brenan?

Brenan has been given to 833 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Brenan peak?

Brenan peaked in 2009, when 42 babies were given the name.

Is Brenan a girl or boy name?

Brenan is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Brenan are boys).

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