Brandon Boy

Popularity: #249 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BRAN-dən //ˈbrændən//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: 'Broom hill'; Irish: 'Descendant of Brán'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Brandon has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "brom" meaning "broom" and "dun" meaning "hill" or "fortress." The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, where it appeared as "Brandon" or "Brandonne." This name likely referred to a location characterized by broom plants growing on a hill, and it was used as a surname before evolving into a given name. The transition into English usage occurred as the language developed through the Norman Conquest and the subsequent blending of Old English with Norman French influences, which enriched the lexicon and naming conventions of the time.

Historically, the name Brandon has been associated with several notable figures and places. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the 12th century, when it was recorded in various forms in England, often linked to geographical locations such as Brandon in Suffolk.

The name also appears in the context of English nobility, with several historical figures bearing the name, including Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, who was a prominent figure during the Tudor period in the 16th century. Additionally, the name has biblical connections through the use of similar-sounding names in translations of the Bible, although it does not appear directly in canonical texts.

Culturally, Brandon has resonated through various traditions and literary works, often symbolizing strength and resilience due to its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various forms of art and literature, reflecting themes of nobility and valor.

In some contexts, diminutive forms such as "Bran" have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry. Overall, Brandon's historical significance and linguistic heritage contribute to its enduring presence in English-speaking cultures.

Famous people named Brandon

In this section, you will find notable people named Brandon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Brandon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Brandon who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Brandon Lee was an actor best known for The Crow, Rapid Fire, and Showdown in Little Tokyo.

Brandon Sanderson is an author best known for Mistborn, The Stormlight Archive, and Elantris.

Brandon Tanev is a professional ice hockey player best known for playing with the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets.

Brandon Ingram is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the New Orleans Pelicans and being an NBA All-Star.

Brandon Marshall is a former professional football player best known for playing with the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears.

Fictional characters named Brandon

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Brandon Stark is a fictional character from the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. He is a key figure in the Stark family, known for his tragic fate and the impact it has on the overarching narrative.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Brandon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

BradleyBrettBrodyBlaineBlakeBryce

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Brandon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

BraydenBandonBrendanBraxtonBraylonBrennanBranson

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brandon was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Brandon has ranked as high as #9 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, 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)

The name Brandon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Brandon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Brandon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,326 1,326 0
2024 1,562 1,562 0
2023 1,665 1,665 0
2022 1,777 1,777 0
2021 2,135 2,135 0
2020 2,312 2,312 0
2019 2,692 2,686 6
2018 3,220 3,214 6
2017 3,505 3,497 8
2016 4,101 4,101 0
2015 5,136 5,128 8
2014 5,856 5,856 0
2013 6,243 6,235 8
2012 7,056 7,041 15
2011 7,837 7,821 16
2010 8,563 8,549 14
2009 9,859 9,848 11
2008 11,496 11,482 14
2007 12,161 12,148 13
2006 12,709 12,686 23
2005 12,977 12,947 30
2004 14,194 14,135 59
2003 15,270 15,245 25
2002 16,314 16,282 32
2001 17,933 17,893 40
2000 20,379 20,337 42
1999 21,644 21,601 43
1998 23,885 23,832 53
1997 25,255 25,197 58
1996 25,928 25,847 81
1995 26,990 26,904 86
1994 29,586 29,492 94
1993 28,836 28,735 101
1992 29,724 29,628 96
1991 26,084 26,021 63
1990 22,248 22,163 85
1989 23,445 23,310 135
1988 23,910 23,744 166
1987 25,040 24,823 217
1986 27,523 27,254 269
1985 29,577 29,304 273
1984 25,908 25,673 235
1983 23,766 23,519 247
1982 20,413 20,212 201
1981 20,426 20,206 220
1980 14,297 14,161 136
1979 11,429 11,302 127
1978 9,341 9,241 100
1977 8,368 8,272 96
1976 7,884 7,786 98
1975 7,187 7,090 97
1974 5,940 5,859 81
1973 5,130 5,065 65
1972 4,675 4,625 50
1971 3,303 3,263 40
1970 2,581 2,544 37
1969 1,131 1,107 24
1968 777 759 18
1967 496 483 13
1966 402 397 5
1965 402 395 7
1964 310 303 7
1963 266 259 7
1962 200 194 6
1961 200 194 6
1960 185 185 0
1959 192 186 6
1958 138 132 6
1957 130 130 0
1956 173 168 5
1955 112 104 8
1954 169 162 7
1953 113 113 0
1952 76 76 0
1951 50 50 0
1950 54 54 0
1949 42 42 0
1948 35 35 0
1947 31 31 0
1946 9 9 0
1945 10 10 0
1944 18 18 0
1943 17 17 0
1942 10 10 0
1941 10 10 0
1940 10 10 0
1938 7 7 0
1937 7 7 0
1936 12 12 0
1935 9 9 0
1934 6 6 0
1933 12 12 0
1932 9 9 0
1931 12 12 0
1930 12 12 0
1929 13 13 0
1928 9 9 0
1927 17 17 0
1926 17 17 0
1925 9 9 0
1924 12 12 0
1923 16 16 0
1922 14 14 0
1921 9 9 0
1920 9 9 0
1919 11 11 0
1918 15 15 0
1917 9 9 0
1916 16 16 0
1915 12 12 0
1914 11 11 0

Top States for Brandon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 212
14%
CA 202
13%
FL 122
8%
NY 84
6%
GA 66
4%
TN 49
3%
NJ 47
3%
OH 45
3%
MI 45
3%
IL 45
3%
VA 40
3%
AL 39
3%
LA 39
3%
NC 38
2%
AZ 36
2%
SC 36
2%
MD 32
2%
MO 31
2%
PA 31
2%
IN 27
2%
MS 27
2%
KY 22
1%
MA 20
1%
AR 20
1%
WA 19
1%
WI 17
1%
CO 17
1%
CT 16
1%
OK 15
1%
NV 15
1%
OR 14
1%
MN 11
1%
KS 11
1%
UT 10
1%
DE 9
1%
WV 8
1%
IA 5
0%
DC 5
0%