Brandon
Brandon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gorse-covered hill or broom-covered hill.
Origin and history
Brandon is an English name derived from Old English place names meaning 'gorse-covered hill'. It rose significantly in popularity during the late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a classic and recognizable masculine name across the country.
Popularity in the United States
770,509 babies in the United States have been named Brandon since 1880. It ranks #44 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #204.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.8 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 74 |
| 1920-1930 | 125 |
| 1930-1940 | 86 |
| 1940-1950 | 192 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,175 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,276 |
| 1970-1980 | 65,047 |
| 1980-1990 | 232,206 |
| 1990-2000 | 259,420 |
| 2000-2010 | 143,003 |
| 2010-2019 | 54,128 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,777 |
Famous people named Brandon
- Brandon Lee: Actor, Martial Artist
- Brandon Routh: Actor
- Brandon Flowers: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Bran, Brand
Fun facts
- Brandon reached the top 10 most popular boys' names in the U.S. during the 1990s.
- The name originally denoted someone living near a hill overgrown with gorse or broom shrubs.