How Many People Are Named Brendyn?

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

Brendyn
Very Rare
Irish

Brendyn is a very rare name, barely making a blip on the radar. Only 1,377 people in the US are named Brendyn, and that's just 1 in 239,694 Americans. It's a modern name, with most bearers under 30, peaking in 2009.

~1,377
Living in US
1 in 239,694
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prince or king, derived from the Irish name Brendan
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Independent Determined
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and originality. People connected to this number tend to be self-starters with a strong drive to forge their own path.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,532
Worldwide Bearers
#738,219
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,377
🇿🇦 South Africa
21
🇦🇺 Australia
9
🇨🇦 Canada
9
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3
🇹🇼 Taiwan
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇯🇵 Japan
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,377 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
1,224
Would be under 30 (87%)
175
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,399 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
51

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

📜 Brendyn Through the Generations

Brendyn has a unique story. With only 1,399 total births but 1,377 living people, it's clear the name hasn't stuck around as much as others. The peak year, 2009, saw 96 births, showing a brief surge before declining. Today, 87% of Brendyns are under 30, making it a truly modern name. The fact that there are more people named Brendyn alive now than were born in its entire history is quite remarkable. This trend of declining popularity is also notable, suggesting a shift in naming preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 88
California 55
Michigan 29
Missouri 16
Florida 15
Indiana 13
Louisiana 11
Illinois 10
Pennsylvania 10
Kansas 6

✨ Similar Names to Brendyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brendyn's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Brendyn

How Many People Have the Name Brendyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,377 people in the United States currently share the name Brendyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 239,694 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brendyn a Common or Rare Name?

Brendyn 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 Brendyn Mean?

Brendyn means "Prince or king, derived from the Irish name Brendan" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Brendyn Most Popular?

The name Brendyn reached peak popularity in 2009, with 96 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 Brendyn?

Approximately 1,377 people named Brendyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,399. That works out to roughly 1 in 239,694 Americans.

Is Brendyn a rare name?

Brendyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 239,694 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brendyn mean?

Brendyn means "Prince or king, derived from the Irish name Brendan" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Brendyn more male or female?

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

When was Brendyn most popular?

Brendyn peaked in 2009 with 96 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 US1,377
All-Time Births1,399
1 in X1 in 239,694
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2009
World Rank#738,219
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.