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How Many People Are Named Brendan?
Estimated people named Brendan living in the U.S. today
87,856
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 91,937
- Peak year: 1999 (4,004 births)
- Estimated living today: 87,856
Brendan by age group — who carries the name today?
Brendan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Brendan
Brendan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 91,937 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 87,856 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,890 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Brendans 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 Brendan in the US?
An estimated 87,856 people named Brendan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Brendan rare — about 1 in 3,890 Americans.
Is Brendan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Brendan is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Brendan most popular?
Brendan peaked in 1999, when 4,004 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Brendan?
Brendan ranks #598 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).