NAME PROFILE
Brandon
Brandon is an English name derived from a surname that comes from various places named Brandon in England. It conveys a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with someone who is grounded and dependable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 774,654 |
| Gender | Male (99% / 1%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1923 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%TX — 20%IL — 19%NY — 19%OH — 18%
Notable People
Brandon Lee (Actor, *The Crow*) · Brandon Sanderson (Author, *Mistborn* series) · Brandon Marshall (NFL Player) · Brandon Flowers (Singer, *The Killers*) · Brandon Jacobs (Former NFL Player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BranBrando
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