Boy nameCurrently #2,596 in the USFalling
Branden
//ˈbɹændən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19927 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Branden's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Branden's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Branden |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 35 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 78 |
| 1971 | 78 |
| 1972 | 113 |
| 1973 | 148 |
| 1974 | 172 |
| 1975 | 214 |
| 1976 | 186 |
| 1977 | 267 |
| 1978 | 257 |
| 1979 | 307 |
| 1980 | 423 |
| 1981 | 626 |
| 1982 | 619 |
| 1983 | 657 |
| 1984 | 754 |
| 1985 | 831 |
| 1986 | 880 |
| 1987 | 926 |
| 1988 | 920 |
| 1989 | 980 |
| 1990 | 857 |
| 1991 | 1,011 |
| 1992 | 1,160 |
| 1993 | 1,078 |
| 1994 | 1,046 |
| 1995 | 910 |
| 1996 | 945 |
| 1997 | 895 |
| 1998 | 909 |
| 1999 | 918 |
| 2000 | 810 |
| 2001 | 811 |
| 2002 | 714 |
| 2003 | 662 |
| 2004 | 618 |
| 2005 | 588 |
| 2006 | 566 |
| 2007 | 556 |
| 2008 | 431 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 385 |
| 2011 | 336 |
| 2012 | 250 |
| 2013 | 201 |
| 2014 | 205 |
| 2015 | 188 |
| 2016 | 151 |
| 2017 | 116 |
| 2018 | 114 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 58 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 51 |
Branden through the decades
- Branden peaked in 1992, when 1,160 babies were named Branden in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Branden has fallen 76% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Branden currently ranks #2,596 in the US and is cooling off.