Holding steady.
Popularity of Brendt since 1961
Babies named Brendt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Brendt's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brendt is a respelling of Brent, a name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1961 and saw its peak usage in 1974. Although it has never been common enough to rank in the Social Security Administration's top 1000, its trajectory has remained stable over the decades. The name's similarity to more established variants like Brent and Brett gives it a familiar yet distinct feel. Its top states are unknown due to low frequency, but its overall pattern suggests a name chosen by parents seeking a modern twist on a classic English surname-turned-first-name.
Brendt is a respelling of Brent, which comes from an Old English place name. The first element may be 'brent' meaning 'steep' or 'brant' meaning 'burnt', combined with the suffix for hill or settlement. As a given name, Brent gained popularity in the mid-20th century, and Brendt emerged as a minor variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brent
Sibling names for Brendt
Names that share Brendt's style, for a brother or sister.
