The nameBrandon

Brandon is a boy's name of English origin, first a place name meaning "broom hill". It was a top 10 name in the United States in the 1990s.

Boy's name
English

Meaning

Brandon comes from the Old English brom, "broom" (the shrub), and dun, "hill": "hill covered with broom".

Origin

English. Brandon was a place name and surname before becoming a first name. It is also linked to the Irish saint Brendan.

History

Brandon became hugely popular in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s, entering the top 10 in 1992 and reaching sixth place.

Did you know?

Brandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee, died in an accident on the set of The Crow in 1993.

Famous people named Brandon

Brandon Lee, actor
Brandon Flowers, singer
Brandon Sanderson, novelist

Popularity of the name Brandon

Brandon in the United States

230thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024

1992peak year (29,723 births)

773,294babies named Brandon in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Brandon was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 260,175 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Brandon. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Brandon in the United States were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,887 births a year on average, against 3,729 in the five years before.

Brandon in the United Kingdom

830thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

1999peak year (2,513 births)

27,787babies named Brandon in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Brandon was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 16,575 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Brandon. Half of all babies named Brandon in the United Kingdom were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 65 births a year on average, against 166 in the five years before.

Brandon in Ireland

764thmost popular boys' name in Ireland in 2025

1997peak year (106 births)

1,566babies named Brandon in Ireland since 1964

Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Brandon in France

1626thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures

1995peak year (1,325 births)

11,160babies named Brandon in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Brandon in Belgium

1997peak year (138 births)

1,423babies named Brandon in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Brandon

Names from the same generation as Brandon, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brandon mean?

Brandon comes from the Old English brom, "broom" (the shrub), and dun, "hill": "hill covered with broom".

What is the origin of the name Brandon?

English. Brandon was a place name and surname before becoming a first name. It is also linked to the Irish saint Brendan.

Is Brandon a girl's or a boy's name?

Brandon is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Brandon?

In 2024, Brandon was the 230th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,553 births.

What are good sibling names for Brandon?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Taylor, Ashley, Brianna and Vanessa for a sister, Tyler, Justin, Zachary and Brian for a brother.

Who are famous people named Brandon?

Brandon Lee, actor; Brandon Flowers, singer; Brandon Sanderson, novelist.