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How Many People Are Named Brandy?
Estimated people named Brandy living in the U.S. today
102,742
Gender distribution
2% male · 98% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 108,799
- Peak year: 1981 (6,962 births)
- Estimated living today: 102,742
Brandy by age group — who carries the name today?
Brandy popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Brandy
Brandy has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 108,799 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 102,742 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,327 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Brandys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Brandy in the US?
An estimated 102,742 people named Brandy are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Brandy uncommon — about 1 in 3,327 Americans.
Is Brandy a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Brandy is 2% male and 98% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Brandy most popular?
Brandy peaked in 1981, when 6,962 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Brandy?
Brandy ranks #516 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).