How Many People Are Named Brant?
Complete statistics for the name Brant: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brant, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 38,282 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 8,620 people named Brant living in the US, its peak popularity was in 1970 when 241 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 9,545 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brant Through the Generations
Brant's journey through the generations reflects a name that peaked in the early 1970s but has since seen a steady decline. By 2020, only 24 babies were born with this name, marking a significant drop from its heyday. this trend, Brant remains a name with a strong presence among adults, with nearly half of those named Brant being between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its most popular period.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brant's English roots
📄 About the Name Brant
How Many People Have the Name Brant?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,646 people in the United States currently share the name Brant. That works out to roughly 1 in every 34,361 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Brant a Common or Rare Name?
Brant 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 Brant Mean?
Brant means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brant in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Brant Most Popular?
The name Brant reached peak popularity in 1970, with 241 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 Brant?
Approximately 9,646 people named Brant live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,646. That works out to roughly 1 in 34,361 Americans.
Is Brant a rare name?
Brant is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 34,361 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brant mean?
Brant means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Brant more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brant are male and 0% are female.
When was Brant most popular?
Brant peaked in 1970 with 241 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.