Brandon

Rank 211th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Brandon was 211th most popular baby name for boys and 387th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,763 babies were named Brandon in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,908 babies in the United States were named Brandon. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Brandon is around 31 to 32 years old.

The name "Brandon" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Brandon include Bran and Brad.

Brandon Meaning & Origin

Brandon is an English name that originates from an Old English surname, meaning "hill covered with broom", broom being a type of bright yellow-flowered gorse, symbolizing vitality, hardiness, and resilience.

The name Brandon is described as charming, imaginative and courageous.

Pronunciation

Brandon is pronounced brahn-dohn in English. The name Brandon has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Brandon

The name Brandon is shared by several notable figures in different fields, such as Brandon Lee, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, and Brandon Flowers, the lead singer of the popular rock band The Killers.

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Similar Sounding Names

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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