—2024 rank
1981peak year
106,422babies named Brandy since 1880
▷ 0%5-year trend
Brandy popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Brandy mean?
A 20th-century name taken from the English word brandy, from Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt wine'. It rose quickly in 1970s America.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, vintage
Names like Brandy
Same era, same vibe — if you like Brandy, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Brandys
- Brandy Norwood, singer
Spellings & variants
BrandiBrandie
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