Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Brandie since 1956
Babies named Brandie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 327 |
| 1970s | 5,422 |
| 1980s | 6,480 |
| 1990s | 2,831 |
| 2000s | 557 |
| 2010s | 170 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Brandie is a feminine variant of Brandy that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956. The name saw its peak usage in 1978, during a decade when similar names like Stacey and Tracy were also popular. By 1985, Brandie's popularity began to decline. While it has not been ranked nationally in recent years, the name remains a familiar choice from the 1970s and 1980s. Brandie is most often used as a girl's name.
Brandie is a feminine variant of Brandy, which emerged as a given name in the mid-20th century. The name Brandy is likely derived from the brandy beverage, or as a feminine form of Brandon, a surname from a place name meaning 'broom-covered hill' in Old English. Brandie gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s, following a broader trend of names ending in the 'ee' sound.
Where Brandie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls 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, Brand, Dee
Sibling names for Brandie
Names that share Brandie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Brandie
Names whose popularity has moved with Brandie's over the last 50 years.
