Brandyn Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAN-din / /ˈbrændɪn/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'sword'; Irish: 'descendant of Bran'
Historical & Cultural Background
Brandyn is a modern variant of the name Brandon, which has roots in Old English and Irish. The name Brandon originally referred to a 'hill covered with broom' or 'sword' in English. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has seen various spellings, including Brandyn. The name reflects a blend of traditional and contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Brandyn has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brandon
- Bran
International Variants
- Brendan (Irish)
- Brando (Italian)
Famous people named Brandyn
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brandyn was first seen in the United States in 1968. Brandyn has ranked as high as #984 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Brandyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brandyn (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 48 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 44 |
| 1985 | 106 |
| 1986 | 136 |
| 1987 | 124 |
| 1988 | 151 |
| 1989 | 165 |
| 1990 | 158 |
| 1991 | 207 |
| 1992 | 259 |
| 1993 | 231 |
| 1994 | 232 |
| 1995 | 216 |
| 1996 | 195 |
| 1997 | 175 |
| 1998 | 193 |
| 1999 | 182 |
| 2000 | 154 |
| 2001 | 143 |
| 2002 | 112 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 99 |
| 2005 | 97 |
| 2006 | 109 |
| 2007 | 98 |
| 2008 | 94 |
| 2009 | 90 |
| 2010 | 83 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 9 |