Branden

Branden - A very unique male name

Branden appeared on the charts for the first time in 1967 on position #1416. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Branden and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Branden? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Branden. The baby boy name Branden was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3550 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Branden peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 249.

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Branden is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Branden is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,243 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,243.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Branden is where you live.

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Branden origin and meaning

English place and surname name

Variant of Brandon, from the English place name meaning 'hill covered with broom' or 'gorse hill'

Branden respells Brandon, the place and surname name that surged for boys in the 1980s–90s. This spelling peaked in 1992 and has fallen sharply, from rank 1809 in 2020 to 6 births in 2025. The playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a bearer of this exact spelling.

Attested etymology

Branden is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Branden, pop culture references for the name Branden and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Branden

We've found the following names that sound similar to Branden, sorted by popularity.

Brandon / Brent / Brendan / Bryant / Brantley / Brenden / Brendon / Brenton / Brant / Brandan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Branden

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Branden a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Branden?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BRAN-den · /ˈbrændən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Brandon — Standard spelling
• Brendan — Irish name with a similar sound, but a different name

Famous bearers

• Branden Jacobs-Jenkins — American playwright, Pulitzer Prize finalist and MacArthur Fellow (b. 1984) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Branden is a 1990s name in steep decline; today it reads as a dad-generation honour choice.

Worth knowing

• Brandon is the default spelling, and Brendan is a different name often confused with it.