Brandon
Brandon first appears in US records in 1914. It peaked in 1992, when 29,628 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,326.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Brandon popular?
Declining Brandon is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.
| 2020s | 10,777 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 54,128 | |
| 2000s | 143,003 | |
| 1990s | 259,420 | |
| 1980s | 232,206 | |
| 1970s | 65,047 | |
| 1960s | 4,276 | |
| 1950s | 1,175 | |
| 1940s | 192 | |
| 1930s | 86 | |
| 1920s | 125 | |
| 1910s | 74 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Brandon mean?
Brandon comes from an English surname and place name meaning “hill covered with broom (gorse).” It is sometimes confused with the separate Irish name Brendan.
Nicknames for Brandon
- Bran
- Brando
Variants & spellings
- Branden
- Brandan
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brandon a boy or a girl name?
Brandon is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Brandon a popular name right now?
Brandon is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1992 peak.
How popular is the name Brandon?
In 2025, Brandon ranked #261 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Brandon most popular?
Brandon was most popular in 1992, when about 29,628 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Brandon?
Common nicknames for Brandon include Bran, Brando.