Brendyn
Meaningprince · English form of Brendan
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,638 in 2009
7 babies were named Brendyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,094 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1986–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Brendyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brendyn, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brendyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrendyn first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #1,638. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBrendyn was 5.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 44,643 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendBrendyn has slipped 3,094 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningBrendyn is an English form of Brendan, which means “prince”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Brendyn
Brendyn is a boy name of English and Irish origin meaning “prince”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-dyn”. US birth records list Brendyn for boys from 1986 to 2025, in 40 of those 40 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #1,638 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.3 | 231,214 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 71,531 boys |
| 2000s | 30 | 33,146 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,440 boys |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 158,730 boys |
Other spellings of Brendyn
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 Brendyn
What does the name Brendyn mean?
Brendyn means “prince” in English, as a form of Brendan.
What is the origin of the name Brendyn?
Brendyn has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brendyn a boy or girl name?
Brendyn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brendyn?
Brendyn ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#1,638).