Brandie
Brandie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Burned wine; derived from the distilled spirit.
Origin and history
Brandie is an English name that gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. It developed as a variant spelling of Brandy, referring to the distilled wine spirit derived from the Dutch word brandewijn. Though its usage has decreased significantly in recent years, it remains a recognizable modern classic.
Popularity in the United States
15,839 babies in the United States have been named Brandie since 1880. It ranks #1227 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2064.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.8 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- MI (4.3 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 327 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,422 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,480 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,831 |
| 2000-2010 | 557 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Brandie
- Brandie Wilkerson: Athlete, Volleyball Player
Nicknames
Brand
Fun facts
- Brandie arose as a popular feminine spelling variation of Brandy during the peak of the spirit-inspired naming trend.
- The name experienced its highest levels of usage in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.