Brendin
Brendin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Prince or king.
Origin and history
Brendin is a modern variant spelling of the classic Irish name Brendan. It derives from the Old Irish word 'bréanainn', which was borrowed from a Welsh term meaning 'prince' or 'king'. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name that saw peak usage in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
711 babies in the United States have been named Brendin since 1880. It ranks #3965 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MI (25.5 %)
- PA (21.6 %)
- OH (19.6 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
- IN (9.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 236 |
| 2000-2010 | 334 |
| 2010-2019 | 94 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Bren, Brenny
Fun facts
- Brendin is an alternative spelling of Brendan, influenced by names ending in the '-in' suffix.
- The name has been given to over 700 boys in the United States since 1880.