Brandon
Meaningbroom-covered hill · Old English
- US rank
- #261
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6 in 1994
1,326 babies were named Brandon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 96 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1954–2025
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brandon you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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American actor (1965–1993)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,288 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brandon, 1,326 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brandon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrandon first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #6. Today it's #261, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBrandon was 13× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 97 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,288.
- TrendBrandon has slipped 96 places over the last five years and now sits at #261. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBrandon is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #163, followed by Louisiana (#174) and South Carolina (#178). It's in the top 1,000 in 39 states.
- MeaningIn Old English, Brandon means “broom-covered hill”.
About the name Brandon
Brandon is a boy name of English origin meaning “broom-covered hill”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Brandon for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 111 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #6 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #261, with 1,326 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
| 1960s | 5.3 | 186,916 girls |
| 1970s | 52 | 19,294 girls |
| 1980s | 123 | 8,153 girls |
| 1990s | 42 | 23,725 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 63,532 girls |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 215,983 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 | 70,922 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 88,106 boys |
| 1930s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
| 1940s | 12 | 81,699 boys |
| 1950s | 57 | 17,476 boys |
| 1960s | 232 | 4,312 boys |
| 1970s | 3,977 | 251 boys |
| 1980s | 12,571 | 80 boys |
| 1990s | 13,328 | 75 boys |
| 2000s | 7,189 | 139 boys |
| 2010s | 2,862 | 349 boys |
| 2020s | 1,039 | 962 boys |
Other spellings of Brandon
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Brandon
What does the name Brandon mean?
Brandon means “broom-covered hill” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Brandon?
Brandon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brandon a boy or girl name?
Brandon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brandon?
Brandon ranked #261 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,326 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#6).