Brandon: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the beacon on the fiery hill.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #166
- Peak
- #6 in 1992
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Brandon Means
Brandon is a boy name of English origin. A child from the beacon on the fiery hill.
How Popular Brandon Is
Brandon currently ranks #166 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6 in 1992. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Brandon
- Brandon was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #6 in 1992.
- Brandon has been a top 100 name across 149+ years of American history.
- Brandon is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Brandon
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Brandon
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Questions About Brandon
What does Brandon mean?
Brandon is a boy name of English origin. A child from the beacon on the fiery hill.
How popular is Brandon?
Brandon currently ranks #166 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6 in 1992. It has held steady.
Where does Brandon come from?
Brandon comes from English roots. Brandon was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #6 in 1992.
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