Brandon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAN-dən / /ˈbrændən/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'Broom hill'; Irish: 'Descendant of Brán'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Brandon has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is derived from a place name meaning 'broom hill'. In Irish, it is associated with the surname Brán, which means 'raven'. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Brandon was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brandon
- Bran
International Variants
- Brando (Italian)
- Brendan (Irish)
Famous people named Brandon
Brandon Lee was an American actor and martial artist, known for his role in 'The Crow'.
Brandon Flowers is the lead singer of the rock band The Killers.
Brandon Ingram is a professional basketball player in the NBA.
Brandon Stanton is an American photographer and author, known for his work on 'Humans of New York'.
Fictional characters named Brandon
Brandon Walsh is a character from the television series 'Beverly Hills, 90210', known for being one of the main protagonists.
Brandon Stark is a character in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin, known for his tragic fate.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brandon was first seen in the United States in 1914. Brandon has ranked as high as #8 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Brandon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brandon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 212 | |
| CA | 202 | |
| FL | 122 | |
| NY | 84 | |
| GA | 66 | |
| TN | 49 | |
| OH | 45 | |
| MI | 45 | |
| IL | 45 | |
| VA | 40 | |
| AL | 39 | |
| LA | 39 | |
| NC | 38 | |
| AZ | 36 | |
| SC | 36 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 31 |
| 1948 | 35 |
| 1949 | 42 |
| 1950 | 54 |
| 1951 | 50 |
| 1952 | 76 |
| 1953 | 113 |
| 1954 | 162 |
| 1955 | 104 |
| 1956 | 168 |
| 1957 | 131 |
| 1958 | 132 |
| 1959 | 186 |
| 1960 | 186 |
| 1961 | 193 |
| 1962 | 194 |
| 1963 | 259 |
| 1964 | 304 |
| 1965 | 395 |
| 1966 | 397 |
| 1967 | 483 |
| 1968 | 759 |
| 1969 | 1,107 |
| 1970 | 2,544 |
| 1971 | 3,262 |
| 1972 | 4,625 |
| 1973 | 5,066 |
| 1974 | 5,859 |
| 1975 | 7,089 |
| 1976 | 7,790 |
| 1977 | 8,272 |
| 1978 | 9,241 |
| 1979 | 11,302 |
| 1980 | 14,162 |
| 1981 | 20,205 |
| 1982 | 20,215 |
| 1983 | 23,516 |
| 1984 | 25,671 |
| 1985 | 29,307 |
| 1986 | 27,253 |
| 1987 | 24,823 |
| 1988 | 23,744 |
| 1989 | 23,310 |
| 1990 | 22,162 |
| 1991 | 26,022 |
| 1992 | 29,627 |
| 1993 | 28,735 |
| 1994 | 29,490 |
| 1995 | 26,904 |
| 1996 | 25,847 |
| 1997 | 25,196 |
| 1998 | 23,830 |
| 1999 | 21,602 |
| 2000 | 20,337 |
| 2001 | 17,892 |
| 2002 | 16,281 |
| 2003 | 15,245 |
| 2004 | 14,135 |
| 2005 | 12,946 |
| 2006 | 12,686 |
| 2007 | 12,145 |
| 2008 | 11,481 |
| 2009 | 9,847 |
| 2010 | 8,548 |
| 2011 | 7,820 |
| 2012 | 7,039 |
| 2013 | 6,234 |
| 2014 | 5,856 |
| 2015 | 5,126 |
| 2016 | 4,101 |
| 2017 | 3,497 |
| 2018 | 3,210 |
| 2019 | 2,685 |
| 2020 | 2,312 |
| 2021 | 2,134 |
| 2022 | 1,774 |
| 2023 | 1,664 |
| 2024 | 1,553 |