Branden
A male given name transferred from the surname, of rather rare usage, variant of Brandon.
Every Branden since 1959 — 27,867 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Branden
Branden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,320 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 27,867 American babies have been named Branden. Its peak came in 1992, when 1,160 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 Branden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Branden 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 | — | — | 35 | #3,320 |
| 2024 | — | — | 51 | #2,604 |
| 2023 | — | — | 54 | #2,483 |
| 2022 | — | — | 46 | #2,797 |
| 2021 | — | — | 58 | #2,350 |
| 2020 | — | — | 79 | #1,876 |
| 2019 | — | — | 75 | #1,958 |
| 2018 | — | — | 114 | #1,507 |
| 2017 | — | — | 116 | #1,460 |
| 2016 | — | — | 151 | #1,235 |
| 2015 | — | — | 188 | #1,057 |
| 2014 | — | — | 205 | #1,004 |
| 2013 | — | — | 201 | #988 |
| 2012 | — | — | 250 | #850 |
| 2011 | — | — | 336 | #691 |
| 2010 | — | — | 385 | #630 |
| 2009 | — | — | 444 | #588 |
| 2008 | — | — | 431 | #587 |
| 2007 | — | — | 556 | #481 |
| 2006 | — | — | 566 | #472 |
| 2005 | — | — | 588 | #444 |
| 2004 | — | — | 618 | #421 |
| 2003 | — | — | 662 | #395 |
| 2002 | — | — | 714 | #369 |
| 2001 | — | — | 811 | #339 |
| 2000 | — | — | 810 | #338 |
| 1995 | — | — | 910 | #291 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,351 | 849 | #299 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,865 | 810 | #265 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,330 | 398 | #407 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,018 | 205 | #564 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,105 | 73 | #931 |
| 1965 | — | — | 21 | #1,723 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,116 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Branden mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of rather rare usage, variant of Brandon.
How popular is the name Branden in 2025?
Branden ranked #3,320 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Branden?
27,867 babies have been named Branden in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Branden most popular?
Branden peaked in 1992, when 1,160 newborns received the name.
Is Branden a boy or girl name?
Branden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Branden rising or falling?
Branden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.