Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Brenn since 1980
Babies named Brenn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 15 |
| 1990s | 25 | 32 |
| 2000s | 12 | 11 |
| 2010s | 21 | 18 |
| 2020s | 14 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brenn is a modern, unisex name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1989. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, but it has seen a steady rise in use since 2020. The name reached its peak popularity in 2022, though exact usage numbers are not available due to its rarity. Brenn appears to be a creative respelling or short form of the Irish surname Brennan, though its exact derivation is uncertain. Its rising trajectory suggests it appeals to parents seeking a short, crisp name with a contemporary feel, yet one that remains uncommon.
Brenn is a modern English name, likely a respelling or short form of Brennan, itself an anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Braonáin. Brennan means 'descendant of Braonán,' where Braonán may derive from Irish braon 'moisture, drop.' However, Brenn may also be an invented name with no traditional etymology. It has seen sporadic use since the late 1980s, mostly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bren
Sibling names for Brenn
Names that share Brenn's style, for a brother or sister.
