128,601births recorded
14Countries
1Variants
1966Peak · Ireland
#402Ireland 2025
Brendan is a boy name family recorded 128,601 times in 14 countries since 1912. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#402 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1966, at 727.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Brendan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan | English | 92,141 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1097 | 1999 | ▼ 74 % |
| Brendan | English | 11,413 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #402 | 1966 | ▼ 49 % |
| Brendan | English | 7,941 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1985 | – |
| Brendan | English | 5,576 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1998 | – |
| Brendan | English | 2,828 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1613 | 2000 | ▼ 55 % |
| Brendan | English | 2,231 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1999 | – |
Questions about Brendan
How popular is the name Brendan?
In 2025 it ranked #402 in Ireland. Official registers record 128,601 births across 14 countries.
When was Brendan most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1966, at 727.5 births per 100,000.
Is Brendan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Brendan is a boy name.