Brenden
Brenden is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Prince or king.
Origin and history
Brenden is a variant spelling of Brendan, an Irish name derived from the Old Irish word for prince or king. It enjoyed significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century before declining in recent years. Today it remains an accessible alternative to the more traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
25,715 babies in the United States have been named Brenden since 1880. It ranks #734 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1473.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- MI (7.4 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
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 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 279 |
| 1970-1980 | 573 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,864 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,930 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,990 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,592 |
| 2020-2029 | 459 |
Famous people named Brenden
- Brenden Morrow: Hockey Player, Athlete
- Brenden Aaronson: Soccer Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Bren, Brenny
Fun facts
- The spelling Brenden gained traction in the late 1990s alongside the rise of similar sounding names like Brandon.
- Derived from the Old Irish name Bréanainn, which was borrowed from a Welsh word meaning prince.