Brendan
A boy's name of English, German and Irish origin, ranked #1,097 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #1,097
- Best ever
- #96 in 1999
- US births since 1880
- 92,141
- Born in 2025
- 195
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% boys
Meaning
- Raven
- Prince. Well known Irish playwright and wit Brendan Behan
- Flame
- Little raven
- Fiery hill, sword
Births 1912–2025
Peak 4,005 in 1999. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- NY11,389
- CA7,947
- MA7,607
- PA5,474
- MI5,408
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 97% of this name's national total.