boy's name
Brenan
BREN-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 898
Brenan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2009, when 42 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Brenan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 257 |
| 2000s | 296 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Brenan?
In 2021, Brenan was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Brenan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Brenan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Brenan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Brenan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Brenan
- English BREN-un
Sibling Names for Brenan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Brenan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Brenan
How popular is the name Brenan?
In 2021, Brenan was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Brenan a girl's or a boy's name?
Brenan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Brenan?
Brenan has 2 syllables.
When was Brenan most popular?
Brenan peaked in 2009, when 42 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.