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Brandy Unisex

Popularity: #901 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRAN-dee / /ˈbrændi/

English; French

Meaning

English: Brandy (the drink); French: 'burnt wine'

Historical & Cultural Background

Brandy is derived from the Dutch word 'brandewijn', meaning 'burnt wine', which refers to the process of distillation. The name became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, often associated with the alcoholic beverage. It has been used as a given name since the 1970s, reflecting a trend of naming children after food and drink.

Trend Summary

Brandy experienced a peak in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, but has since declined in usage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Brandi
  • Brandie

International Variants

Famous people named Brandy

Brandy Norwood is an American singer and actress known for her hit songs and her role in the television series 'Moesha'.

Brandy Melville is a popular clothing brand that originated in Italy and has gained a significant following among young women.

Fictional characters named Brandy

Brandy is a character in the animated television series 'Brandy & Mr. Whiskers', where she is a dog who goes on adventures with her friend Mr. Whiskers.

Brandy is a character in the video game 'Brandy's Adventure', where she embarks on a quest to save her village.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brandy was first seen in the United States in 1942. Brandy has ranked as high as #90 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Brandy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brandy (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
33%
FL 6
33%
TX 6
33%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19426
19438
19446
19456
19465
19478
19488
194917
195012
195110
195224
195321
195424
195527
195613
195720
195823
195928
196037
196132
196245
196370
196498
196590
1966100
1967154
1968286
1969330
1970610
1971704
19722,082
19733,715
19743,832
19754,944
19765,232
19775,477
19786,699
19796,775
19806,410
19816,897
19826,078
19835,194
19844,580
19853,901
19863,295
19873,032
19882,686
19892,454
19902,265
19912,060
19921,814
19931,520
19941,350
19951,508
19961,366
19971,112
19981,058
1999855
2000719
2001587
2002559
2003454
2004417
2005378
2006342
2007313
2008250
2009233
2010177
2011146
2012132
2013121
201493
201566
201680
201769
201865
201949
202047
202143
202243
202357
202449