Holding steady.
Popularity of Brandis since 1971
Babies named Brandis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 80 | 0 |
| 1980s | 482 | 32 |
| 1990s | 108 | 29 |
| 2000s | 51 | 23 |
| 2010s | 9 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brandis is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971 and saw its peak usage in 1981. Since then, it has remained stable at very low frequencies. The name never ranked among the top 1000 names, and its 1-in-N ratio is undefined due to rarity. It is used as a unisex name, though slightly more often for girls. Brandis may have been influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Brandon and Brandy in the late 20th century, reflecting a broader trend of creative name formation.
Brandis is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1971. It likely draws from the popular name Brandon and the feminine name Brandy, with the suffix "-is" added for a distinctive sound. It saw brief use in the 1980s, with a peak in 1981, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brand, Brandi, Bran
Sibling names for Brandis
Names that share Brandis's style, for a brother or sister.
