Holding steady.
Popularity of Brande since 1964
Babies named Brande per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 652 |
| 1980s | 302 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brande is a respelling of Brandy, a name that saw its highest popularity in 1974 during its peak year. The name debuted on U.S. records in 1964 and followed a trajectory typical of many 1970s names, rising quickly then declining. Although Brande itself never reached the top 1000, the variant Brandy was notably popular, ranking in the top 100 for several years. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 1980s, with very few births in recent decades. It has remained almost entirely a girl name, reflecting its origin in the drink-naming trend.
Brande is a respelling of Brandy, which originated as a transferred use of the word 'brandy,' the distilled wine spirit. The name came into use in the United States during the mid-20th century, influenced by the fashion for alcohol-related names like Sherry and Whisper. It saw particular popularity in the 1970s, with a peak in 1974.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Brande
Names that share Brande's style, for a brother or sister.
