How Many People Are Named Brenen?

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

Brenen
Very Rare
Irish

Brenen is a very rare name, with only 311 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 1,061,066 Americans. It peaked in 2004 with 18 births and most Brenen's are under 30.

~311
Living in US
1 in 1,061,066
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern variant of Brennan or Brendan, often associated with meanings like 'little raven' or 'prince'.
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Loyal Independent
4
Life Path Number

The number 4 is traditionally linked to stability, hard work, and building solid foundations. People with this life path number tend to be practical, dependable, and focused on creating lasting order in their lives.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

447
Worldwide Bearers
#794,286
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
311
🇨🇦 Canada
11
🇮🇳 India
11
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇵🇪 Peru
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇭🇳 Honduras
3
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
311 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
224
Would be under 30 (70%)
94
Would be 30–60 (30%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 318 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
89
International
47

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

📜 Brenen Through the Generations

Brenen is a relatively new name, having seen its peak in 2004 with 18 births. Despite 318 total births across all time, only 311 people are currently alive in the US, highlighting a significant gap. The majority of Brenen's are under 30, accounting for 70% of the total, which makes it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with the stable trend, suggesting a consistent but small presence over the years. The fact that the name is predominantly male and has remained relatively unchanged in popularity since its peak indicates a strong cultural impact during its introduction.

✨ Similar Names to Brenen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brenen's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Brenen

How Many People Have the Name Brenen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 311 people in the United States currently share the name Brenen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,061,066 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brenen a Common or Rare Name?

Brenen 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 Brenen Mean?

Brenen means "A modern variant of Brennan or Brendan, often associated with meanings like 'little raven' or 'prince'." and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Brenen Most Popular?

The name Brenen reached peak popularity in 2004, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Brenen?

Approximately 311 people named Brenen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 318. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,061,066 Americans.

Is Brenen a rare name?

Brenen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,061,066 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brenen mean?

Brenen means "A modern variant of Brennan or Brendan, often associated with meanings like 'little raven' or 'prince'." and comes from Irish origins.

Is Brenen more male or female?

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

When was Brenen most popular?

Brenen peaked in 2004 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US311
All-Time Births318
1 in X1 in 1,061,066
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2004
World Rank#794,286
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.