Declining since 2013, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Brandt since 1915
Babies named Brandt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Brandt's real moment was 1998.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 76 |
| 1950s | 230 |
| 1960s | 401 |
| 1970s | 715 |
| 1980s | 974 |
| 1990s | 1,064 |
| 2000s | 1,196 |
| 2010s | 1,094 |
| 2020s | 300 |
Meaning & origin
Brandt is a German surname turned given name, first recorded in the U.S. in 1915. Its peak year was 1998, when it achieved rank 3,658. Since 2013, its usage has been declining. Today, about 1 in 57,000 boys is named Brandt, and it is most popular in Texas. The name carries a strong, one-syllable sound, typical of Germanic surnames adopted as first names.
Brandt is a German surname derived from the Old High German 'brant', meaning 'sword' or 'fiery torch'. It emerged as a given name in the United States, particularly in the 20th century, often as a variant of the more common 'Brandt' surname used as a first name. The name has seen modest popularity, especially in states like Texas.
Where Brandt is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys 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, Brant
Sibling names for Brandt
Names that share Brandt's style, for a brother or sister.
