MallowbyNames

Brandonn

BRAN-don · Variant spelling of Brandon, traditionally meaning 'broom-covered hill' in Old English.

Peak popularity
1983
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Brandonn since 1980

Babies named Brandonn per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711198020002020Most births 1982Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s48
1990s54
2000s15
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Brandonn is a respelling of Brandon, an Old English place name meaning 'broom-covered hill.' While the name Brandon has been in use since the Middle Ages, the doubled 'n' spelling Brandonn is a modern American innovation. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1980 and reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking among boys' names in the 1980s. Since then, its usage has remained stable but never reached the top ranks. Brandonn is a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with traditional roots and a contemporary twist.

Brandonn is a respelling of Brandon, an Old English place name derived from 'brom' (broom, a shrub) and 'dun' (hill). While the name Brandon has been in use since the Middle Ages, the doubled 'n' spelling Brandonn is a modern American innovation, emerging in the late 20th century as a distinctive variation. It reached its peak popularity in 1983.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bran, Don, B

Variants: Brandon, Branden, Brendan, Brendon

Sibling names for Brandonn

Names that share Brandonn's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Brandonn mean?
Brandonn is a variant spelling of Brandon, which means 'broom-covered hill' in Old English.
How popular is the name Brandonn?
Brandonn first appeared in U.S. records in 1980 and reached its peak rank in 1983. Its usage has been stable since then, though it remains less common than the standard spelling Brandon.
Is Brandonn a unisex name?
Brandonn is predominantly a masculine name, as it derives from the traditionally male name Brandon.