How Many People Are Named Brenan?
Complete statistics for the name Brenan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brenan, a very rare male name, is held by just 811 people in the US today, making up 1 in 406,903 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 2009 when 42 babies were named Brenan, but now it's declining, with most people named Brenan being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 833 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brenan Through the Generations
Brenan has seen its heyday and is now fading from the spotlight. With only 833 total births recorded since its inception, it's a name that's been around for less than a century. The majority of those named Brenan are young, with 535 under 30 years old, indicating it's a relatively modern choice. By 2009, the name reached its highest point, but since then, it's been on a steady decline, reflecting changing naming trends among parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brenan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brenan
How Many People Have the Name Brenan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 369 people in the United States currently share the name Brenan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 898,237 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brenan a Common or Rare Name?
Brenan 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 Brenan Mean?
Brenan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brenan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Brenan Most Popular?
The name Brenan reached peak popularity in 2009, with 42 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 Brenan?
Approximately 369 people named Brenan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 369. That works out to roughly 1 in 898,237 Americans.
Is Brenan a rare name?
Brenan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 898,237 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brenan mean?
Brenan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Brenan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brenan are male and 0% are female.
When was Brenan most popular?
Brenan peaked in 2009 with 42 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.