Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Brandon.
National Rank (2025)
#261
All-Time Peak Rank
#6 (1992)
Total U.S. Births
770,509
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Brandon Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Brandon
According to SSA data, Brandon achieved its highest historical rank of #6 in 1992. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1992 with 29,628 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 74.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 86 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Brandon scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-74.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record29,628Births in 1992
Years in Top 100
46yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
86Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:74
1920s:125
1930s:86
1940s:192
1950s:1,175
1960s:4,276
1970s:65,047
1980s:232,206
1990s:259,420
2000s:143,003
2010s:54,128
2020s:10,777
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBra-ndon
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
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