Brennen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Brennen has Irish origins, meaning 'descendant of Braonán'. It evolved from the Gaelic surname Ó Braonáin and has seen a modern transformation. The name carries traits of creativity and individuality, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Brennen 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, Brennen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female 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, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brennen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2562nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 883rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 627th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1789th 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 12556th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13081st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brennen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brennen"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɛnən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Brennen is derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Braonáin', which means 'descendant of Braonán'. The root 'braon' means 'sorrow' or 'sadness'.
Meaning
descendant of Braonán
Language Evolution
Ó Braonáin, Brennan, Brennen
Historical Usage
Brennen gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries, as a modern variant of the traditional Irish surname Brennan.
Variants & Derivatives
Brennan, Bren, Brenny
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Brennen is perceived as a strong and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Brennen Taylor (YouTuber), Brennen O'Neill (American actor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brennen"
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 "Brennen"
"Brennen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6502nd of 7552 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2562nd of 10718 | 233 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 883rd of 16616 | 2,020 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 627th of 24088 | 5,700 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1789th of 23106 | 1,054 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12556th of 27321 | 61 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13081st of 35406 | 101 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 25294th of 30306 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Brennen" 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) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.10% 704th/3685 |
31.17% 1395th/4475 |
21.29% 1106th/5194 |
12.14% 767th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
10.00% 458th/4582 |
16.98% 877th/5164 |
9.33% 682nd/7313 |
8.55% 638th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.32% 1407th/3984 |
52.17% 2341st/4487 |
26.72% 1823rd/6822 |
34.80% 2184th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brennen" 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) |
- | - | - |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brennen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brennen" 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.