How Many People Are Named Brennen?
Complete statistics for the name Brennen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brennen, a very rare male name, is so uncommon that only 1 in 36,704 Americans share it, with around 8,991 people living today. The majority, 75%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 9,196 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
📜 Brennen Through the Generations
Brennen saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 464 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. As of now, most people named Brennen are young, with 6,866 under 30 years old, 2,312 aged between 30 and 60, and just 18 over 60. This trend reflects a name that's popular among younger generations, likely due to its unique sound and modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brennen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brennen
How Many People Have the Name Brennen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,152 people in the United States currently share the name Brennen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 287,716 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brennen a Common or Rare Name?
Brennen 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 Brennen Mean?
Brennen means "creative variant of Brenna" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brennen in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Brennen Most Popular?
The name Brennen reached peak popularity in 2009, with 464 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 Brennen?
Approximately 1,152 people named Brennen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,152. That works out to roughly 1 in 287,716 Americans.
Is Brennen a rare name?
Brennen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 287,716 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brennen mean?
Brennen means "creative variant of Brenna" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Brennen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Brennen are male and 2% are female.
When was Brennen most popular?
Brennen peaked in 2009 with 464 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.