Brendon
Boy name · #2685 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Brendon? In official American birth records, Brendon has been tracked continuously since 1927, giving it 98 years of documented American history.
Brendon is currently the #2685 boy name in the United States — 48 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1116, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 37,500 boys born in 2025 was named Brendon.
Babies named Brendon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 98-year story
Brendon first appears in the Social Security records in 1927, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1998, when 868 boys were named Brendon — good for #318 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Brendon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Brendon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Brendon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Brendon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Brendon is most common
State-level data for Brendon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Brendon
Statistically, parents drawn to Brendon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sheldon, Jordon, Stephon, Britton, and Brenden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Brendon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2676 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2559 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2173 |
| 2022 | 52 | #2589 |
| 2021 | 83 | #1853 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2069 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1507 |
| 2018 | 138 | #1317 |
| 2017 | 114 | #1478 |
| 2016 | 124 | #1413 |
| 2015 | 172 | #1116 |
| 2014 | 181 | #1070 |
| 2013 | 202 | #986 |
| 2012 | 281 | #800 |
| 2011 | 307 | #737 |
| 2010 | 384 | #634 |
| 2009 | 464 | #571 |
| 2008 | 442 | #581 |
| 2007 | 484 | #530 |
| 2006 | 513 | #506 |
| 2005 | 531 | #470 |
| 2004 | 563 | #459 |
| 2003 | 592 | #430 |
| 2002 | 643 | #400 |
| 2001 | 641 | #394 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Brendon?
In official American birth records, the name Brendon first appeared in 1927 (over 98 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 98 years.
Is Brendon a popular boy name?
Brendon ranked #2685 among boys in 2025 with 48 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1116.
When was the name Brendon most popular?
Brendon peaked in 1998, when 868 American boys received the name (ranked #318 that year). Since 1998 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Brendon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 37,500 newborn American boys was named Brendon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.