How Many People Are Named Brannon?
Complete statistics for the name Brannon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brannon is a very rare name, originating from English roots, with only 4,549 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 72,536 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1998 with 158 births, showing a declining trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 is believed to represent a powerful combination of creativity and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 4,810 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brannon Through the Generations
Brannon, a name that has seen its peak and now shows a steady decline, was most popular in 1998 when 158 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, there are 4,549 individuals named Brannon living in the United States, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that Brannon is a name associated with a generation born around the late 20th century, with 35% under 30, 62% aged 30-60, and only 3% over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brannon's English roots
📄 About the Name Brannon
How Many People Have the Name Brannon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,360 people in the United States currently share the name Brannon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,579 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Brannon a Common or Rare Name?
Brannon is classified as 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 Brannon Mean?
Brannon means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brannon in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Brannon Most Popular?
The name Brannon reached peak popularity in 1998, with 158 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 Brannon?
Approximately 15,360 people named Brannon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,360. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,579 Americans.
Is Brannon a rare name?
Brannon is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,579 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brannon mean?
Brannon means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Brannon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Brannon are male and 2% are female.
When was Brannon most popular?
Brannon peaked in 1998 with 158 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.