Brenna Girl

Popularity: #857 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBREN-uh / /ˈbrɛnə/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'descendant of Braonán'; Gaelic: 'sorrow' or 'sadness'

Historical & Cultural Background

Brenna is derived from the Irish surname Ó Braonáin, which means 'descendant of Braonán'. The name has gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries. It reflects a connection to Irish heritage and culture. The name has been embraced in various forms across different regions.

Trend Summary

Brenna has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

BrenBrendaBrielleBriannaBrenleyBrennyn

Variants

  • Bren
  • Brennie

International Variants

  • Brenna (English)
  • Brenne (French)

Famous people named Brenna

Brenna O'Brien is a Canadian actress known for her roles in various television series and films.

Brenna Whitaker is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her contributions to the indie music scene.

Brenna K. is a social media influencer and content creator popular for her lifestyle and fashion posts.

Brenna McCulloch is an Australian athlete who has competed in various national swimming competitions.

Fictional characters named Brenna

Brenna is a character in the book series 'The Darkest Powers' by Kelley Armstrong, known for her strong-willed personality.

Sibling Suggestions

BridgetBrianaBrookeBaileyBlytheBlaire

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brenna was first seen in the United States in 1946. Brenna has ranked as high as #449 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Brenna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brenna (2024)

StateBirthsShare
MN 6
23%
CA 5
19%
IN 5
19%
OH 5
19%
PA 5
19%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19467
19475
194816
194911
195018
195124
195228
195327
195441
195537
195624
195716
195818
195921
196021
196124
196235
196348
196451
196560
196652
196759
196895
196999
1970120
1971135
1972112
1973134
1974167
1975188
1976185
1977183
1978212
1979211
1980300
1981331
1982316
1983366
1984411
1985453
1986440
1987489
1988527
1989554
1990605
1991661
1992725
1993739
19941,002
19951,212
19961,149
19971,035
19981,047
19991,027
20001,023
2001960
2002924
20031,036
2004966
2005885
2006845
2007886
2008766
2009709
2010644
2011576
2012458
2013417
2014362
2015356
2016304
2017260
2018232
2019175
2020149
2021154
2022118
202392
202493