Brandy
Brandy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Burnt wine or distilled spirit.
Origin and history
Brandy is traditionally used as an English name derived from the distilled spirit, which originates from the Dutch word 'brandewijn'. While far more commonly given to girls in the late 20th century, it has also seen consistent, albeit rare, usage for males in the United States. In recent years, its usage for boys has remained infrequent.
Popularity in the United States
2,302 babies in the United States have been named Brandy since 1880. It ranks #2698 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.5 %)
- CA (25.4 %)
- LA (6.2 %)
- TN (6 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
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 | 44 |
| 1960-1970 | 169 |
| 1970-1980 | 783 |
| 1980-1990 | 575 |
| 1990-2000 | 291 |
| 2000-2010 | 250 |
| 2010-2019 | 148 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Fun facts
- The word stems from the Dutch 'brandewijn', meaning 'burnt' or 'distilled' wine.
- Although predominantly feminine in the late 20th century, over 2,300 American males have officially received the name since 1880.