Brendon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Brendon has Irish origins, derived from 'Breandán', meaning 'prince'. It has evolved through several historical forms including Brendan and Brendon. The name is often associated with warmth and creativity, lacking biblical relevance but gaining popularity in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking regions. Notable individuals with this name include Brendon Urie and Brendon Burchard.
The name Brendon is most popular in Utah, 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 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, Brendon 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, 'Brendon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7007th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4754th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2684th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 727th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 434th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 458th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1518th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18582nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Brendon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brendon"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɛndən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Brendon is derived from the Gaelic name 'Breandán', which is believed to come from the word 'bréanainn', meaning 'prince' or 'king'.
Meaning
Prince
Language Evolution
Breandán, Brendan, Brendon
Historical Usage
Brendon gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, influenced by the association with Saint Brendan, a 6th-century Irish monk.
Variants & Derivatives
Brendan, Bren, Brennan, Brend
Modern Popularity & Image
Brendon is often perceived as a modern and friendly name, popular among younger generations, associated with creativity and warmth.
Famous People
Brendon Urie, Brendon Burchard, Brendon Ayanbadejo
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brendon"
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 "Brendon"
"Brendon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7007th of 7545 | 8 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4754th of 6773 | 30 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2684th of 7552 | 178 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 727th of 10718 | 2,023 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 434th of 16616 | 7,318 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 458th of 24088 | 9,111 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1518th of 23106 | 1,365 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18582nd of 27321 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Brendon" 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) |
25.23% 741st/2937 |
14.79% 515th/3483 |
34.22% 1204th/3518 |
16.67% 674th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.83% 399th/3685 |
6.88% 308th/4475 |
11.15% 579th/5194 |
6.55% 414th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.36% 383rd/4582 |
7.67% 396th/5164 |
6.95% 508th/7313 |
6.94% 518th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.35% 1528th/3984 |
30.91% 1387th/4487 |
21.67% 1478th/6822 |
28.51% 1789th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brendon" 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 "Brendon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brendon" 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.