Brendan
5 countries#1097 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Brendan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
92,141 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #1097 · peaked in 1999 with 4,005 births
Most common in: New York, California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,283 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #500 · peaked in 1997 with 292 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,760 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1516 · peaked in 1997 with 216 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,700 births recorded 1969–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 1996 with 96 births
Most common in: Finistère, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique, Côtes-d'Armor
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,087 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 2000 with 44 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
436 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 1997 with 41 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Brendan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #185 | — |
| 2007 | #205 | ↓20 |
| 2008 | #207 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #212 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #231 | ↓19 |
| 2011 | #263 | ↓32 |
| 2012 | #301 | ↓38 |
| 2013 | #326 | ↓25 |
| 2014 | #352 | ↓26 |
| 2015 | #387 | ↓35 |
| 2016 | #450 | ↓63 |
| 2017 | #517 | ↓67 |
| 2018 | #561 | ↓44 |
| 2019 | #637 | ↓76 |
| 2020 | #722 | ↓85 |
| 2021 | #765 | ↓43 |
| 2022 | #881 | ↓116 |
| 2023 | #887 | ↓6 |
| 2024 | #1009 | ↓122 |
| 2025 | #1097 | ↓88 |
Frequently asked questions about Brendan
Is Brendan a popular name?
Yes — Brendan currently ranks #1097 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Brendan more common for boys or girls?
Brendan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Brendan most popular?
Brendan peaked in 1999 in United States, with 4,005 recorded births that year.
Is Brendan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Brendan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1746 in 1912 to #1097 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Brendan?
At least 98,124 babies have been recorded with the name Brendan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Brendan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Brendan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Brendan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Brendan include Kingsley, Bobby, Dayton, Dhruv.
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