Brandon
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Broom Hill; Beacon Hill
Background: The name Brandon originates from the Old English term 'Brandon,' derived from a surname meaning 'broom hill' or 'beacon hill'. This name has also been linked to the Gaelic 'Bréanainn,' which refers to a place associated with a hill, further expanding its geographic significance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#44
Total births
773,294
Most popular decade
1990s
(780,525 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-159 ranks)
Years in Top 100
46
First recorded year
1914
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #1,975
- Peak year
- 1992
- Peak year births
- 29,627
- Peak rank
- #6
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,553
- Recent rank
- #230
Female
- First year
- 1954
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #4,655
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 273
- Peak rank
- #662
- Most recent year
- 2019
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #13,792
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).