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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Brenden — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Brendan|Brendon
IrishBoy↓ Fading

Brenden

BREN-dən · 2 syllables

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#2501
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#2501
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#1460 in 2020
5yr change
-183 ranks
Birth frequency
1.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2501 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Brenden

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2501

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-183 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
IrishCelticClassicStrongBoy2-syllableSaint NameTraditionalLiterary HistoryWarm
Character
adventurous explorerspiritual seeker
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Brendens

adventurousspiritualpioneeringfaithfulcurious
STRONG
High confidence

Brenden is an Irish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2501 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -183 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2501 · very rare
Brenden at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Brendan', derived from 'brenn' meaning raven or drop of moisture; associated with Saint Brendan the Navigator.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1460 in 2020
5yr change:-183 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Brennan◈BrendonBradenBrandonBrayden◈
Similar Style
Declan◈LiamRonan◈Callum◈Donovan
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Brenden
SiobhanFionaAoifeCiaraLiamKeegan◈
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Ronan◈
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↑ Rising
Callum◈
Irish · #159
↑ Rising
Donovan
Irish · #504
↓ Declining
Aiden
Irish · #47
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Brenden illustration
Name Intelligence
Brenden · Overview
Summary

Brenden is an Irish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2501 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Brenden carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 183 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
brenden.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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