FIRST NAME
Brendan
Brendan is the 287th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 85,122 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 284 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #287 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
47,255
living · #482
2020 CENSUS
85,122
living · #287
BABIES NAMED BRENDAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1912–2025
2025195
As a male name, Brendan peaked in 1999, when 3,995 babies were named Brendan (the #96 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #19,107 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
284
living · #19,107
BABIES NAMED BRENDAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1968–2008
20088
As a female name, Brendan peaked in 1993, when 19 babies were named Brendan (the #5023 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)