Brendon
Brendon is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Prince or chieftain.
Origin and history
Brendon is a variant of the Irish name Brendan, which derives from the Old Irish name Brénainn, adapted from a Welsh word meaning prince or king. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar, classic male name though its usage has become less common.
Popularity in the United States
20,081 babies in the United States have been named Brendon since 1880. It ranks #837 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1559.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.4 %)
- NY (9 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
- MI (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 8 |
| 1930-1940 | 19 |
| 1940-1950 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 69 |
| 1960-1970 | 443 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,465 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,173 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,833 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,660 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,016 |
| 2020-2029 | 369 |
Famous people named Brendon
- Brendon Urie: Singer, Musician
- Brendon Ayanbadejo: Athlete, Football player
- Brendon McCullum: Cricketer, Coach
Nicknames
Bren
Fun facts
- Brendon developed as an alternative spelling of Brendan, influenced by names like Brandon.
- The traditional root name Brendan is linked to Saint Brendan, who allegedly sailed across the Atlantic in the 6th century.