Brannon

Brannon - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Brannon at a glance

Brannon is ranked #3463 among boy baby names in 2021, with 6 births in 2021. It peaked in 1980 at #715 and first appeared on the charts in 1958.

Rank in 2021
#3463
Births in 2021
6
Peak year
1980 (#715)
First appeared
1958
Trend
#3326 in 2016 → #3463 in 2021 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 251,100 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Brannon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1958 on position #1603. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Brannon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Brannon? 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 Brannon. The baby boy name Brannon was given to 6 baby boys in 2021, ranking #3463 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 251,100 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Brannon peaked in popularity 46 years ago in 1980 on position 715.



Famous with this name

Brannon Braga
Ash Brannon
Johnnie Brannon


How would you rate Brannon, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)


Brannon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Brannon is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,173 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,173.

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 Brannon is where you live.


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Brannon origin and meaning

Brannon is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Brannon, pop culture references for the name Brannon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Brannon

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

Brian / Bryan / Byron / Brennan / Brayan / Bruno / Barney / Bryon / Brennen / Bernie /

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.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20213463
20193051
20182921
20163326
20153350
20142760
20133295
20112715
20102676
20091991
20082357
20071702
20061633
20051939
20041735
20031636
20021390
20011291
20001151
19991189
1998960
19971240
19961141
19951009
19941030
19931059
19921017
19911171
19901149
19891079
19881170
1987974
1986966
1985884
1984910
1983822
1982876
1981737
1980715
1979766
1978834
1977778
1976796
1975778
1974957
1973995
1972919
1971850
19701369
19691146
19681172
19581603

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Georgia1173

Even more about Brannon


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 Brannon 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 Brannon?

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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#
On chart
1980
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Brannon
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 251,100
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1958
2021 births +6

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