NAME PROFILE
Brenda
Brenda is a name of uncertain origin, often thought to derive from the Old Norse word 'brandr,' meaning 'sword.' It carries connotations of strength and resilience, embodying a nurturing spirit and a warm heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 610,597 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1957 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%NY — 21%TX — 21%NC — 18%OH — 18%
Notable People
Brenda Song (Actress, *The Suite Life of Zack & Cody*) · Brenda Lee (Singer, known for *I'm Sorry*) · Brenda Blethyn (Actress, *Secrets & Lies*) · Brenda Vaccaro (Actress, *Midnight Cowboy*) · Brenda Fricker (Actress, *My Left Foot*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BrenBrenny
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