Brennon
Brennon is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Braonán (meaning drop or moisture).
Origin and history
Brennon is a variant of the Irish name Brennan, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Braonáin. It historically means descendant of Braonán, a personal name related to a drop of moisture or sorrow. In the United States, it is a moderately used masculine name given to thousands of boys since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,382 babies in the United States have been named Brennon since 1880. It ranks #1877 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- LA (16.7 %)
- TX (15.5 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- UT (5.8 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 155 |
| 1980-1990 | 391 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,248 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,485 |
| 2010-2019 | 841 |
| 2020-2029 | 220 |
Nicknames
Bren
Fun facts
- Brennon is an alternative spelling of Brennan, reflecting the popular American naming trend of using '-on' endings.
- The root name Braonán originally derived from the Gaelic word for a drop of water or raindrop.