#2302024 rank
1992peak year
735,677babies named Brandon since 1880
▼ 42%5-year trend
Brandon popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Brandon mean?
From English place-name surnames meaning 'hill covered with broom', from Old English brom and dun. A top-ten American name in the 1990s.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Brandon
Same era, same vibe — if you like Brandon, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Brandons
- Brandon Lee, actor
Spellings & variants
Branden
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