Brenner
Brenner is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Charcoal burner or distiller.
Origin and history
Brenner is an occupational surname of German origin derived from 'brennen', meaning to burn, referring to a charcoal burner or distiller. In the United States, it is a rare given name, occasionally used as a modern surname-as-first-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,222 babies in the United States have been named Brenner since 1880. It ranks #3476 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1795.
States where it is most popular
- TX (41.7 %)
- CA (27.8 %)
- MO (9.6 %)
- FL (7 %)
- WA (5.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 179 |
| 2000-2010 | 472 |
| 2010-2019 | 412 |
| 2020-2029 | 132 |
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone who worked as a charcoal burner, lime burner, or alcohol distiller.
- Brenner follows the contemporary American trend of using occupational family names as masculine given names.