Brandan
Brandan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Prince or king.
Origin and history
Brandan is a spelling variant of the classic Irish name Brendan, which originates from the Old Irish word for prince or chieftain. While less common than the traditional -en spelling, it has maintained a steady presence in the United States over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,680 babies in the United States have been named Brandan since 1880. It ranks #1606 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.1 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 404 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,458 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,227 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,111 |
| 2010-2019 | 315 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Brandan
- Brandan Wright: Basketball player
Nicknames
Bran, Brandy
Fun facts
- Brandan is a modern phonetic spelling variant derived from the traditional Irish name Brendan.
- The name stems from the Old Irish word bréanainn, which was borrowed from a Welsh word meaning prince.