Holding steady.
Popularity of Brendolyn since 1947
Babies named Brendolyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brendolyn is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947. It reached its highest usage in 1950, but has never entered the top 1000 rankings, and records show only a handful of births per year since. The name is most likely a blend of Brenda, a name of Old Norse origin, and the popular suffix -lyn, a pattern common in mid-20th-century American naming. With no top states or notable bearers, Brendolyn remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with a mid-century feel, yet virtually no modern traction.
Brendolyn appears to be a modern coinage combining the name Brenda, itself a short form of Old Norse Brandr or a feminine form of Brendan, with the popular suffix -lyn. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1947 and saw modest use in the 1950s, never achieving widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bren, Brenda, Lyn
Variants: Brendlyn, Brendalyn
Sibling names for Brendolyn
Names that share Brendolyn's style, for a brother or sister.
