How Many People Are Named Brendan?

91,937

people in the United States are named Brendan

1 in 3,643 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#734

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0274%

Of US population

Peak Year

1999

4,004 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Irish, English
Pronunciation: BREN-dən (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From Brendanus, the Latinized form of the Irish name Bréanainn which was derived from a Welsh word meaning "prince". Saint Brendan was a 6th-century Irish abbot who, according to legend, crossed the Atlantic and reached North America with 17 other monks.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 29.5 years old

Young (<30) 56,022
60.9%
Adult (30–60) 33,005
35.9%
Senior (>60) 2,910
3.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1912 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 11,365
California 7,935
Massachusetts 7,598
Pennsylvania 5,463
Michigan 5,408
Illinois 4,941
New Jersey 4,300
Texas 3,604
Ohio 3,430
Florida 2,802

💡 Fun Facts About "Brendan"

  • 221 babies were named Brendan in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1999
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1912
  • Most popular in New York

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