Brandyn
Brandyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Broom-covered hill.
Origin and history
Brandyn is a modern variant spelling of Brandon, derived from Old English place names meaning hill covered with broom. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other alternative -yn name spellings. While less common than the traditional Brandon, it remains an established masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
4,764 babies in the United States have been named Brandyn since 1880. It ranks #1784 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- NY (10.4 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- OH (10 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 142 |
| 1980-1990 | 886 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,048 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,123 |
| 2010-2019 | 468 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Brandyn
- Brandyn Thompson: American football player
- Brandyn Curry: Basketball player
Nicknames
Brand, Bran
Fun facts
- Brandyn is a creative spelling variant of Brandon, utilizing the 'y' replacement trend popular in late 20th-century America.
- The original root, Brandon, comes from the Old English words 'bróm' (broom, a wild shrub) and 'dún' (hill).