Brannon
Every Brannon since 1934 — 4,823 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brannon
Brannon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,508 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 4,823 American babies have been named Brannon. Its peak came in 1998, when 158 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 Brannon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brannon 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 | — | — | 13 | #6,508 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,108 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,356 |
| 2022 | — | — | 15 | #5,915 |
| 2021 | — | — | 33 | #3,431 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,491 |
| 2019 | — | — | 27 | #3,906 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,614 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,006 |
| 2016 | — | — | 34 | #3,302 |
| 2015 | — | — | 34 | #3,303 |
| 2014 | — | — | 39 | #2,938 |
| 2013 | — | — | 40 | #2,856 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,186 |
| 2011 | — | — | 42 | #2,804 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,638 |
| 2009 | — | — | 64 | #2,122 |
| 2008 | — | — | 62 | #2,162 |
| 2007 | — | — | 95 | #1,624 |
| 2006 | — | — | 87 | #1,641 |
| 2005 | — | — | 71 | #1,816 |
| 2004 | — | — | 68 | #1,818 |
| 2003 | — | — | 91 | #1,438 |
| 2002 | — | — | 107 | #1,269 |
| 2001 | — | — | 106 | #1,255 |
| 2000 | — | — | 116 | #1,177 |
| 1995 | — | — | 135 | #956 |
| 1990 | — | — | 99 | #1,066 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,848 | 104 | #889 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,492 | 147 | #722 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,088 | 107 | #805 |
| 1970 | — | — | 49 | #1,181 |
| 1965 | — | — | 19 | #1,811 |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,699 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,228 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,749 |
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Famous people named Brannon
- Brannon Braga Writer · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brannon in 2025?
Brannon ranked #6,508 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brannon?
4,823 babies have been named Brannon in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brannon most popular?
Brannon peaked in 1998, when 158 newborns received the name.
Is Brannon a boy or girl name?
Brannon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brannon rising or falling?
Brannon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brannon?
Well-known people named Brannon include Brannon Braga (writer).