Brandon: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BRAN-duhn · 2 syllables
Brandon means “broom shrub; hill, dune”, from English.
From Middle English Brandon, Brampdon, Bramdun, Bremedon, Bromdun, from Old English bromdun, from brom (“broom shrub”) + dun (“hill, dune”). Doublet of Branton.
- Meaning
- broom shrub; hill, dune
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BRAN-duhn
- US rank (2025)
- #261
- US babies a year
- about 1,742 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Brandon?
Brandon was the #261 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,326 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 74% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #261 |
| England & Wales | #406 |
| Scotland | #350 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Canada | #577 |
How old are people named Brandon?
Half of US adults named Brandon are older than 35; most are between 20 and 50. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Brandon
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Brandon have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Brandon
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Brandon
What does the name Brandon mean?
Brandon means “broom shrub; hill, dune”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Brandon?
Brandon is pronounced BRAN-duhn.
How popular is the name Brandon?
Brandon was the #261 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,326 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 74% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Brandon?
Half of US adults named Brandon are older than 35. Most are between 20 and 50.