Brandy

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Bottle; Distilled Liquor

Background: The name Brandy originates from the English word 'brandy,' which is derived from the term 'brandywine,' referring to the distilled liquor made from wine. This term comes from the Dutch word 'brandewijn,' meaning 'burnt wine,' which describes the process of distillation.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#353
Total births
108,799
Most popular decade
1980s (135,306 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,130 ranks)
Years in Top 100
15
First recorded year
1942

Gender usage

2.1% male 97.9% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1951
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,714
Peak year
1975
Peak year births
103
Peak rank
#818
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
12
Recent rank
#6,811

Female

First year
1942
First year births
6
First year rank
#4,124
Peak year
1981
Peak year births
6,897
Peak rank
#41
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
49
Recent rank
#3,211

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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