MallowbyNames

Brenon

BREN-ən · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Brendon or a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
1995
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Brenon since 1979

Babies named Brenon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Brenon's real moment was 1995.

51116198020002020Most births 2008Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s8
1980s30
1990s105
2000s95
2010s28
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Brenon is an uncommon masculine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1979, and since then it has remained extremely rare with no data on how many babies receive it per year. The name reached its peak in 1995, though it stayed far below the top 1000 ranking. Its trajectory is stable, indicating a very low but steady usage over the decades. The name has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting its distribution is scattered across the country. With no clear etymology, Brenon likely originated as a modern variant of more common names like Brendon or Brennan, offering a distinctive option for parents seeking a rare sound.

Brenon is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. It may be a variant of Brendon, which itself derives from an Irish surname, or a modern invention blending sounds from names like Brennan and Brandon. Its exact etymology is unclear due to low historical usage.

Sibling names for Brenon

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Brenon mean?
The meaning of Brenon is uncertain. It may be a variant of Brendon, which some sources connect to the Irish word for 'prince' or 'little raven,' but this is speculative.
How popular is Brenon?
Brenon has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000 and is considered very rare. It was first recorded in 1979 and peaked in 1995, but its ranking is not available.
Is Brenon a boy's name or a girl's name?
Brenon is used primarily as a boy's name, as indicated by its historical data.