Boy nameCurrently #2,501 in the USFalling
Brenden
//ˈbɹɛndən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20007 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Brenden'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.
Brenden's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Brenden |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 64 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1970 | 32 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 49 |
| 1973 | 51 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 66 |
| 1976 | 71 |
| 1977 | 72 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 86 |
| 1980 | 103 |
| 1981 | 104 |
| 1982 | 119 |
| 1983 | 128 |
| 1984 | 168 |
| 1985 | 147 |
| 1986 | 211 |
| 1987 | 285 |
| 1988 | 295 |
| 1989 | 313 |
| 1990 | 363 |
| 1991 | 451 |
| 1992 | 509 |
| 1993 | 579 |
| 1994 | 738 |
| 1995 | 710 |
| 1996 | 908 |
| 1997 | 1,109 |
| 1998 | 1,267 |
| 1999 | 1,324 |
| 2000 | 1,394 |
| 2001 | 1,221 |
| 2002 | 1,240 |
| 2003 | 1,184 |
| 2004 | 1,145 |
| 2005 | 1,002 |
| 2006 | 1,011 |
| 2007 | 1,004 |
| 2008 | 903 |
| 2009 | 891 |
| 2010 | 753 |
| 2011 | 579 |
| 2012 | 533 |
| 2013 | 430 |
| 2014 | 345 |
| 2015 | 242 |
| 2016 | 204 |
| 2017 | 205 |
| 2018 | 170 |
| 2019 | 131 |
| 2020 | 118 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 54 |
Brenden through the decades
- Brenden peaked in 2000, when 1,394 babies were named Brenden in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Brenden has fallen 82% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Brenden currently ranks #2,501 in the US and is cooling off.