Brandan
Every Brandan since 1955 — 5,776 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brandan
Brandan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,753 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 5,776 American babies have been named Brandan. Its peak came in 1993, when 263 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brandan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brandan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,753 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,606 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,034 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,623 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #8,946 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,064 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,015 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,105 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #4,964 |
| 2016 | — | — | 19 | #4,974 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,567 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,545 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,197 |
| 2012 | — | — | 44 | #2,720 |
| 2011 | — | — | 45 | #2,667 |
| 2010 | — | — | 63 | #2,121 |
| 2009 | — | — | 55 | #2,351 |
| 2008 | — | — | 80 | #1,827 |
| 2007 | — | — | 100 | #1,565 |
| 2006 | — | — | 87 | #1,640 |
| 2005 | — | — | 100 | #1,461 |
| 2004 | — | — | 113 | #1,311 |
| 2003 | — | — | 115 | #1,254 |
| 2002 | — | — | 121 | #1,168 |
| 2001 | — | — | 155 | #987 |
| 2000 | — | — | 185 | #859 |
| 1995 | — | — | 228 | #700 |
| 1990 | — | — | 186 | #745 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,392 | 176 | #666 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,491 | 88 | #959 |
| 1975 | — | — | 49 | #1,208 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,520 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,804 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,435 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #3,942 |
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Famous people named Brandan
- Brandan Wright Basketball player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brandan in 2025?
Brandan ranked #7,753 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brandan?
5,776 babies have been named Brandan in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brandan most popular?
Brandan peaked in 1993, when 263 newborns received the name.
Is Brandan a boy or girl name?
Brandan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brandan rising or falling?
Brandan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brandan?
Well-known people named Brandan include Brandan Wright (basketball player).