Brenden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brenden originates from the Irish name Brendan, which means 'prince' or 'descendant of Braonán'. It evolved through various forms, including Old Irish and Latin, before becoming popular in modern English. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and creativity, and it has no significant biblical relevance.
The name Brenden is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brenden has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Brenden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3848th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1091st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 490th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 310th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1118th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16870th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 28314th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Brenden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brenden"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɛndən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Brenden is derived from the Irish name 'Brendan', which comes from the word 'bréanainn', meaning 'prince' or 'descendant of Braonán'.
Meaning
prince, descendant of Braonán
Language Evolution
Brendan (Old Irish), Brendanus (Latin), Brenden (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Brenden gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of the traditional name Brendan.
Variants & Derivatives
Brendan, Brenden, Brendon, Brendyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Brenden is viewed as a modern, approachable name, often associated with friendliness and creativity.
Famous People
Brenden Urie (musician), Brenden Hay (writer), Brenden Ayanbadejo (football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brenden"
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 "Brenden"
"Brenden" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3848th of 7552 | 79 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1091st of 10718 | 904 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 490th of 16616 | 5,999 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 310th of 24088 | 16,547 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1118th of 23106 | 2,141 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16870th of 27321 | 29 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 28314th of 35406 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Brenden" by Generation for Male 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) |
58.63% 1722nd/2937 |
22.97% 800th/3483 |
- |
25.79% 1043rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.04% 407th/3685 |
8.74% 391st/4475 |
13.44% 698th/5194 |
6.82% 431st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.89% 224th/4582 |
6.16% 318th/5164 |
4.88% 357th/7313 |
4.26% 318th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.27% 967th/3984 |
32.81% 1472nd/4487 |
15.73% 1073rd/6822 |
19.44% 1220th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brenden" 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 "Brenden"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brenden" 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.