Declining since 1992, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Brandan since 1955
Babies named Brandan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 404 |
| 1980s | 1,458 |
| 1990s | 2,227 |
| 2000s | 1,111 |
| 2010s | 315 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Brandan is a variant spelling of Brandon, a name that saw considerable use in the United States during the late 20th century. The first recorded appearance of Brandan in Social Security data was in 1955, and its popularity rose steadily through the 1980s, reaching a peak in 1993. Since 1992, its usage has been declining, and as of 2025 it ranks 7,679th nationwide, with about 1 in every 170,808 male newborns receiving the name. The name remains most closely associated with the 1990s, reflecting the broader trend for names like Brandon, Dylan, and Tyler during that era. While Brandan did not appear in any state's top 100, it has maintained a steady if modest presence in American naming patterns.
Brandan is a variant of Brandon, which derives from the Old English elements 'brom' (broom, gorse) and 'dun' (hill). The name has been used since the Middle Ages, often as a surname before being adopted as a given name. Its popularity in the United States peaked in the 1990s.
Where Brandan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bran, B
Sibling names for Brandan
Names that share Brandan's style, for a brother or sister.
