Brandy
Brandy is a girl's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Burnt wine; distilled spirit.
Origin and history
Brandy is an English word name derived from the Dutch word 'brandewijn', meaning burnt wine. It surged in popularity as a given name in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. While its usage for newborns has declined significantly in recent years, it remains a familiar American classic.
Popularity in the United States
106,559 babies in the United States have been named Brandy since 1880. It ranks #359 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.9 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- GA (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 | 64 |
| 1950-1960 | 202 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,242 |
| 1970-1980 | 40,070 |
| 1980-1990 | 44,527 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,909 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,254 |
| 2010-2019 | 998 |
| 2020-2029 | 293 |
Famous people named Brandy
- Brandy Norwood: Singer, Actress
- Brandy Chastain: Soccer Player, Sports Broadcaster
Nicknames
Bran
Fun facts
- The name experienced a massive surge in popularity following the 1972 release of the hit song 'Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)' by Looking Glass.
- The name traces back to the Middle Dutch term 'brandewijn', referring to the process of distilling or 'burning' wine.