Brenda
A girl's name of English, German and Irish origin, ranked #1,525 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #1,525
- Best ever
- #11 in 1961
- US births since 1880
- 610,597
- Born in 2025
- 139
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% girls
Meaning
- Little raven or Beacon on the hill. Feminine of Brendan
- Fiery hill, sword-blade
Births 1897–2025
Peak 24,395 in 1957. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA48,902
- TX46,863
- NC30,461
- OH28,638
- NY26,351
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 99% of this name's national total.