Holding steady.
Popularity of Breanda since 1957
Babies named Breanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Breanda is a rare respelling of the well-established name Brenda. U.S. data shows it first recorded in 1957, with its peak year occurring in 1992, when it reached a rank of 5,583. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but low profile, never entering the top 1,000. The 1990s saw the highest concentration of uses, though it has never been common enough to appear in Social Security data for any state. Parents who choose Breanda are often seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar classic.
Breanda is a modern respelling of Brenda, which itself derives from the Old Norse brandr meaning 'sword' or 'blade'. The name Brenda gained popularity in Scotland and England during the 20th century, and Breanda emerged as a phonetic variant, especially in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bree, Bren, Andie
Sibling names for Breanda
Names that share Breanda's style, for a brother or sister.
