Is Bren a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Bren is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #916 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Bren Unisex

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBren / brɛn

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: descendant of Braonán; English: raven

Historical & Cultural Background

Bren is often considered a diminutive of the Irish name Brendan, which has historical significance due to Saint Brendan, a 6th-century monk known for his voyages. In English contexts, it can also be associated with the word for raven, a bird often symbolizing intelligence and adaptability. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries over the years.

Trend Summary

Bren has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, particularly as a modern and concise name choice.

Variants

Bran
Brennan

International Variants

Bren (English)
Brendan (Irish)

Famous people named Bren

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Fictional characters named Bren

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Sibling Suggestions

Brady Blake Brody Brock Bryce

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bren was first seen in the United States in 1956. Bren has ranked as high as #1305 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Bren has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bren (1985)

State	Births	Share
CA	7	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1956	5
1957	6
1958	5
1959	6
1960	9
1961	9
1963	8
1964	10
1965	5
1967	6
1968	6
1970	6
1971	6
1975	6
1976	7
1977	6
1978	5
1979	10
1980	7
1981	6
1982	5
1983	6
1984	9
1985	14
1986	14
1987	13
1988	14
1989	15
1990	11
1991	12
1992	11
1993	10
1994	9
1995	8
1996	7
1998	6
1999	7
2000	6
2001	10
2002	15
2003	16
2004	8
2005	16
2006	6
2007	13
2008	15
2009	11
2010	7
2011	9
2012	8
2013	7
2014	7
2015	11
2016	11
2017	8
2018	13
2019	12
2020	7
2021	10
2022	8
2023	8
2024	8