Brenda

Rank 1,270th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Brenda was 1,270th most popular baby name for girls and 2,365th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 187 babies were named Brenda in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 17,857 babies in the United States were named Brenda. Today, the average age of someone named Brenda is around 62 to 66 years old.

The name "Brenda" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Brenda is Bren.

Brenda Meaning & Origin

Brenda is a traditionally feminine name of Old Norse origin, meaning "sword" or "torch", evoking connotations of strength, light, and leadership.

The name Brenda is described as genuine, go-getting and compassionate.

Pronunciation

Brenda is pronounced bren-da in English. The name Brenda has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Brenda

  • The name Brenda has been used as a character's name in various popular culture mediums, including movies, TV shows, and literature. For instance, actress Shannen Doherty played a character named Brenda Walsh in the hit television series 'Beverly Hills, 90210'.

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Geography

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