Brennan
Brennan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Braonán; meaning teardrop or sorrow.
Origin and history
Brennan is a surname-derived given name of Irish origin, tracing back to the Gaelic Ó Braonáin. It translates to 'descendant of Braonán,' a personal name associated with sorrow or teardrops. In the United States, it gained steady popularity in the late 20th century as an appealing Celtic choice.
Popularity in the United States
33,258 babies in the United States have been named Brennan since 1880. It ranks #641 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #874.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.8 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- LA (6.2 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 394 |
| 1970-1980 | 934 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,719 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,300 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,745 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,625 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,450 |
Famous people named Brennan
- Brennan Boesch: Baseball Player
- Brennan Elliott: Actor
- Brennan Ward: Mixed Martial Artist
Nicknames
Bren
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Irish word 'braon', which translates to droplet or teardrop.
- Like many modern male names, Brennan transitioned from an Irish family surname into a mainstream given name.