How Many People Are Named Brandan?
Complete statistics for the name Brandan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brandan is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 59,665 Americans bearing it today. That's just 5,531 people in the US! Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1993.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 5,766 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brandan Through the Generations
Brandan has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1993 when 263 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Brandan is 33, indicating a generation gap where fewer younger parents choose this name. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 36% under 30, 63% aged 30-60, and only 1% over 60, suggesting a name that's both classic and modern.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brandan's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Brandan
How Many People Have the Name Brandan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 100 people in the United States currently share the name Brandan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,314,493 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brandan a Common or Rare Name?
Brandan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Brandan Mean?
Brandan means "Irish origin, meaning 'ruler'" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brandan in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Brandan Most Popular?
The name Brandan reached peak popularity in 1993, with 263 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Brandan?
Approximately 100 people named Brandan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 100. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,314,493 Americans.
Is Brandan a rare name?
Brandan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,314,493 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brandan mean?
Brandan means "Irish origin, meaning 'ruler'" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Brandan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Brandan are male and 2% are female.
When was Brandan most popular?
Brandan peaked in 1993 with 263 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.