Brenden

Brenden - A very unique male name

Brenden appeared on the charts for the first time in 1965 on position #1569. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Brenden and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Brenden? 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 Brenden. The baby boy name Brenden was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3875 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Brenden peaked in popularity 26 years ago in 2000 on position 241.

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Brenden is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Brenden is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,316 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,316.

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 Brenden is where you live.

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Brenden origin and meaning

Respelling of Brendan (Irish) — root proposed, not settled

Uncertain — Brenden respells Brendan, the Irish saint's name usually traced to Welsh brenin, 'king, prince', via Bréanainn, though the exact path is debated

Brenden rode Brendan's late-20th-century rise, peaking in 2000 with 1,383 births, and has since fallen hard, from #1485 in 2020 to #3875 in 2025. Because Brendan's own derivation is proposed rather than proven, the respelling ships as uncertain with the proposal stated.

Origin uncertain

Brenden is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Brenden

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

Brandon / Brent / Brendan / Bryant / Brantley / Branden / 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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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Brenden

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 Brenden 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 Brenden?

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

BREN-den · /ˈbrɛndən/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Brendan — The standard name Brenden respells; a separate, established entry.
• Brendon — Another common spelling in the same family.
• Brandon — A different, similar-sounding name often confused with this family.

Nicknames: Bren

Famous bearers

• Brenden Aaronson — American soccer player for Leeds United and the US national team (b. 2000) Contemporary

Why parents choose it

Brenden now reads as a 1990s–2000s name in retreat; parents choosing it today are usually honouring one.

Worth knowing

• In speech it is identical to Brendan and Brendon, guaranteeing misspellings, and its sharp fall dates it to the turn of the century.