Brant Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brant is an Old Norse name meaning 'sword' or 'firebrand'. It evolved from the Old Norse 'brandr' through Old English and Middle English forms. The name implies strong, fiery traits and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently viewed as a strong and modern name, with notable individuals bearing the name across various fields.
The name Brant is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brant has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Brant' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5260th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2597th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 976th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 611th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 771st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1207th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2269th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Brant' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brant"
Pronunciation
/brænt/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Brant is derived from the Old Norse word 'brandr', meaning 'sword' or 'firebrand'. It is often associated with the idea of a fiery or burning personality.
Meaning
sword, firebrand
Language Evolution
Old Norse: Brandr, Old English: Brand, Middle English: Brant
Historical Usage
Brant gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its use as a given name has been influenced by its strong, masculine connotations.
Variants & Derivatives
Brandon, Brent, Bran
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Brant is perceived as a strong and modern name, often associated with qualities of leadership and bravery.
Famous People
Brant Daugherty - Actor, Brant Bjork - Musician, Brant Parker - Cartoonist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brant"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brant"
"Brant" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5260th of 7545 | 26 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2597th of 6773 | 159 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 976th of 7552 | 1,108 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 611th of 10718 | 2,845 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 771st of 16616 | 2,574 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1207th of 24088 | 2,090 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2269th of 23106 | 733 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Brant" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.89% 866th/2227 |
43.74% 1063rd/2430 |
52.16% 1488th/2853 |
28.32% 786th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.41% 482nd/2937 |
20.79% 724th/3483 |
20.84% 733rd/3518 |
15.33% 620th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.09% 593rd/3685 |
25.52% 1142nd/4475 |
16.92% 879th/5194 |
14.52% 917th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.87% 819th/4582 |
34.84% 1799th/5164 |
17.09% 1250th/7313 |
36.42% 2718th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.80% 1785th/3984 |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
35.31% 2409th/6822 |
58.49% 3671st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brant" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brant"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brant" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.