How Many People Are Named Brenden?
Complete statistics for the name Brenden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brenden, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 13,164 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 25,068 people named Brenden living in the US, it peaked in popularity way back in 2000 with 1,394 births, showing how its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 25,712 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brenden Through the Generations
Brenden, a name that's seen better days in terms of popularity, was most commonly given to babies born in the year 2000. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a shift away from this once trendy choice. Today, the majority of those named Brenden are under 30, indicating that it's still a relatively modern name, though its peak is now a distant memory.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Brenden
Brendan is an Irish masculine given name in the English language. It is derived from the Gaelic name Breandán, which is in turn derived from the earlier Old Irish Brénainn. The Old Welsh breenhin is the root of the name, meaning 'prince' or 'king'. The mediaeval Latin form of the name, Brendanus, has also influenced the modern English and Irish forms. Variant spellings are Brendon and Brenden. In some cases it is possible that the given name Brandon is also a variant of Brendan.…
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Other names sharing Brenden's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brenden
How Many People Have the Name Brenden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 880 people in the United States currently share the name Brenden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 376,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brenden a Common or Rare Name?
Brenden 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 Brenden Mean?
Brenden means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brenden in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Brenden Most Popular?
The name Brenden reached peak popularity in 2000, with 1,394 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 Brenden?
Approximately 880 people named Brenden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 880. That works out to roughly 1 in 376,647 Americans.
Is Brenden a rare name?
Brenden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 376,647 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brenden mean?
Brenden means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Brenden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brenden are male and 0% are female.
When was Brenden most popular?
Brenden peaked in 2000 with 1,394 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.