Brenner
Every Brenner since 1979 — 1,232 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brenner
Brenner is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,563 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,232 American babies have been named Brenner. Its peak came in 2008, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Brenner stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brenner 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 | — | — | 22 | #4,563 |
| 2024 | — | — | 26 | #4,094 |
| 2023 | — | — | 25 | #4,242 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,046 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,802 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,722 |
| 2019 | — | — | 17 | #5,382 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,615 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,007 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,685 | 42 | #2,841 |
| 2015 | — | — | 35 | #3,239 |
| 2014 | — | — | 38 | #2,990 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,769 |
| 2012 | — | — | 64 | #2,106 |
| 2011 | — | — | 66 | #2,038 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,477 | 52 | #2,408 |
| 2009 | — | — | 75 | #1,912 |
| 2008 | — | — | 76 | #1,901 |
| 2007 | — | — | 61 | #2,189 |
| 2006 | — | — | 38 | #2,940 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39 | #2,757 |
| 2004 | — | — | 38 | #2,749 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36 | #2,739 |
| 2002 | — | — | 34 | #2,762 |
| 2001 | — | — | 40 | #2,434 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35 | #2,628 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,570 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,894 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,209 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brenner in 2025?
Brenner ranked #4,563 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brenner?
1,232 babies have been named Brenner in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brenner most popular?
Brenner peaked in 2008, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Brenner a boy or girl name?
Brenner is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brenner rising or falling?
Brenner is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.