How Many People Are Named Brandie?

Complete statistics for the name Brandie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Brandie
Very Rare
Old French

Brandie means 'pearl' and has origins in Old French. It's very rare, with only 1 in 21,550 Americans named Brandie, totaling around 15,314 people today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982.

~15,314
Living in US
1 in 21,550
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pearl
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Charming Sophisticated
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,314
Worldwide Bearers
#41,235
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
2
🇰🇷 South Korea
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇰🇪 Kenya
2
🇮🇹 Italy
2
🇹🇷 Turkey
1
🇺🇬 Uganda
1
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
27 (0%)
♀ Female
15,287 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
1,222
Would be under 30 (8%)
14,526
Would be 30–60 (92%)
119
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 15,867 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Brandie Through the Generations

Brandie's journey through the generations shows a steady decline since its peak in 1982 when 834 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Brandie are in their forties, with 91% falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as popular now, it still holds a special place for those who grew up during its heyday.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,748
Texas 1,542
Ohio 735
Florida 625
Michigan 581
Georgia 536
Louisiana 510
Illinois 475
North Carolina 453
Tennessee 431

✨ Similar Names to Brandie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brandie's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Brandie

How Many People Have the Name Brandie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,314 people in the United States currently share the name Brandie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,550 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brandie a Common or Rare Name?

Brandie 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 Brandie Mean?

Brandie means "pearl" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Brandie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Brandie Most Popular?

The name Brandie reached peak popularity in 1982, with 834 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 Brandie?

Approximately 15,314 people named Brandie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,867. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,550 Americans.

Is Brandie a rare name?

Brandie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,550 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brandie mean?

Brandie means "pearl" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Brandie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Brandie are male and 100% are female.

When was Brandie most popular?

Brandie peaked in 1982 with 834 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US15,314
All-Time Births15,867
1 in X1 in 21,550
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1982
World Rank#41,235
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.