Brandt
Brandt is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Fiery, torch, or blade.
Origin and history
Brandt is a Germanic surname turn given name derived from the word for fire, torch, or sword. Historically used as a short form of names like Hildebrandt or Rembrandt, it has maintained a steady presence as an independent male name in the United States. It offers a strong, traditional surname-as-first-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
6,119 babies in the United States have been named Brandt since 1880. It ranks #1539 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1627.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.3 %)
- CA (16.5 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- LA (7.9 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 44 |
| 1940-1950 | 76 |
| 1950-1960 | 230 |
| 1960-1970 | 401 |
| 1970-1980 | 715 |
| 1980-1990 | 974 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,064 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,196 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,094 |
| 2020-2029 | 300 |
Famous people named Brandt
- Brandt Snedeker: Professional golfer
Fun facts
- Brandt originally evolved as a surname derived from the Germanic element 'brand', meaning fiery sword or torch.
- Over 6,000 boys in the United States have been given the name Brandt since 1880.