Brenner
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,899 in 2008
22 babies were named Brenner in the US in 2025. It has climbed 159 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brenner you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brenner, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brenner would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrenner first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #1,899.
- TrendBrenner has climbed 159 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Brenner
Brenner is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ner”. US birth records list Brenner for boys from 1979 to 2025, in 40 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #1,899 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 1980s | 1.2 | 862,069 boys |
| 1990s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 42,427 boys |
| 2010s | 22 | 45,872 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 78,431 boys |
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 Brenner
What is the origin of the name Brenner?
Brenner has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brenner a boy or girl name?
Brenner is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brenner?
Brenner ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#1,899).