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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 29.5 years old
📈 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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