Will my child share the name Brandan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Brandan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Brandan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Brandan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Brandan is declining: down 1,170 places since 2011, to #3,079 in 2016. It peaked at #422 in 2000.

Is Brandan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Brandan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Brandan a popular baby name in the United States?

Brandan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Brandan is a distinctive choice, ranked #3079 in 2016. Your child is likely to be the only Brandan in their class.

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UK Rank 2016

#3079

About the Name Brandan

Brandan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 337 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #422 in 2000 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Brandan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Brandan in their class.