Branden
Branden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hill covered with broom or gorse.
Origin and history
Branden is a masculine given name of Old English origin, functioning primarily as a variant spelling of Brandon. Derived from Old English words meaning 'broom' and 'hill', it originally denoted a location where gorse grew. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the late 20th century before declining in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
27,537 babies in the United States have been named Branden since 1880. It ranks #707 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1604.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.1 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 152 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,737 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,415 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,684 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,200 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,021 |
| 2020-2029 | 323 |
Famous people named Branden
- Branden Albert: American football player, Athlete
- Branden Dawson: Basketball player, Athlete
- Branden Oliver: American football player, Athlete
Nicknames
Brand, Brandy
Fun facts
- Branden developed as an alternative spelling of Brandon, sharing the same Old English roots and pronunciation.
- The name saw its highest U.S. frequency during the 1980s and 1990s alongside other modern surname-based names.