How Many People Are Named Brennah?

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

Brennah
Very Rare
Irish/Gaelic

Brennah is a very rare name, with only 517 people alive in the U.S. today and just 1 in 638,203 Americans bearing this name. It peaked in 2001 with 41 births and is still overwhelmingly popular among younger folks, with 84% under 30.

~517
Living in US
1 in 638,203
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern spelling variant of Brenna, likely meaning raven or sword.
🌐
Origin
Irish/Gaelic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Passionate Strong-willed Independent Warm
8
Life Path Number

The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, authority, and material success. People connected to this number are often seen as natural leaders with a strong drive toward achievement and personal power.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

551
Worldwide Bearers
#1,775,424
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
517
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
517 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
438
Would be under 30 (84%)
85
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 523 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
0

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

📜 Brennah Through the Generations

Brennah has a unique journey through American naming trends. With only 523 total births across all time but 517 people currently alive, it's clear the name has stuck around. The peak in 2001 saw 41 new Brennahs, which is quite a spike given the rarity. Today, the vast majority of Brennahs are under 30, making up 84% of the total. This youthful skew is striking, especially considering the name's overall scarcity. The fact that there are more Brennahs alive now than were born in any single year is testament to its enduring appeal among parents who chose it back then. Despite the declining trend, the name remains a modern classic, resonating strongly with a generation that came of age in the early 2000s.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6
Ohio 6
Missouri 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Brennah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brennah's Irish/Gaelic roots

📄 About the Name Brennah

How Many People Have the Name Brennah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 517 people in the United States currently share the name Brennah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 638,203 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brennah a Common or Rare Name?

Brennah 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 Brennah Mean?

Brennah means "A modern spelling variant of Brenna, likely meaning raven or sword." and comes from Irish/Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Brennah Most Popular?

The name Brennah reached peak popularity in 2001, with 41 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 Brennah?

Approximately 517 people named Brennah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 523. That works out to roughly 1 in 638,203 Americans.

Is Brennah a rare name?

Brennah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 638,203 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brennah mean?

Brennah means "A modern spelling variant of Brenna, likely meaning raven or sword." and comes from Irish/Gaelic origins.

Is Brennah more male or female?

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

When was Brennah most popular?

Brennah peaked in 2001 with 41 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 US517
All-Time Births523
1 in X1 in 638,203
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2001
World Rank#1,775,424
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.