Brand
Brand first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1953, when 11 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Brand popular?
Rising Brand has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45 | |
| 2000s | 26 | |
| 1990s | 33 | |
| 1980s | 52 | |
| 1970s | 50 | |
| 1960s | 16 | |
| 1950s | 48 | |
| 1940s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Brand mean?
From the Old Norse 'brandr', which meant both 'firebrand' (a burning piece of wood) and, by extension, 'sword blade'. The fire sense is the original one; the name is sometimes glossed 'sword' for the derived meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brand mean?
Brand means Firebrand, sword. From the Old Norse 'brandr', which meant both 'firebrand' (a burning piece of wood) and, by extension, 'sword blade'. The fire sense is the original one; the name is sometimes glossed 'sword' for the derived meaning.
What is the origin of the name Brand?
Brand is of norse origin.
How do you pronounce Brand?
Brand is pronounced “BRAND.”
Is Brand a boy or a girl name?
Brand is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Brand a popular name right now?
Brand has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
When was the name Brand most popular?
Brand was most popular in 1953, when about 11 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Brand?
Names similar to Brand include Fafnir, Jormungandr, Ulf, Torsten, Arne.
What names go well with Brand?
norse names that pair well with Brand include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.