Declining since 1988, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Brandin since 1972
Babies named Brandin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 137 |
| 1980s | 863 |
| 1990s | 951 |
| 2000s | 554 |
| 2010s | 210 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Brandin entered U.S. baby name records in 1972, riding the wave of the hugely popular Brandon. The name reached its highest point in 1988, when it ranked 12,008 nationally. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting the broader drop-off of 1980s-style -in and -on names. With a 2025 1-in-N rate of 341,615, Brandin remains an uncommon choice. It never broke into the top 1,000 and has no strong association with any particular state. Brandin appeals to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar classic, without the nickname potential of the more common Brandon.
Brandin is a modern variant of the English surname and place name Brandon. The name Brandon derives from Old English words 'brom' (broom, a shrub) and 'dun' (hill), hence 'broom-covered hill'. It may also be influenced by the Old English 'beorn' (warrior). Brandin emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, following the popularity of Brandon in the 1980s and 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bran, Brandy
Sibling names for Brandin
Names that share Brandin's style, for a brother or sister.
