Holding steady.
Popularity of Branndon since 1976
Babies named Branndon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Branndon's real moment was 1984.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Branndon is an uncommon respelling of Brandon, a name that saw widespread popularity in the late 20th century. While the standard Brandon ranked highly in the 1990s, Branndon has never cracked the top 1000. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976 and reached its peak year in 1984, though even then it was rare. Its trajectory has been stable but very low, with fewer than five annual births in 2025. The double-n spelling gives the name a distinctive look while maintaining the familiar pronunciation of Brandon.
Branndon is a respelling of Brandon, a name derived from an English surname. The surname Brandon originates from various place names in England, such as Brandon in Suffolk or Durham, composed of Old English 'brōm' (broom, a shrub) and 'dūn' (hill). It has been used as a given name since the 20th century, influenced by the actor Brandon deWilde. The variant spelling with double 'n' is a modern orthographic alteration common in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bran, B
Sibling names for Branndon
Names that share Branndon's style, for a brother or sister.
