Will my child share the name Brandon with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 56 UK babies named Brandon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Brandon in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Brandon becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Brandon has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 258 places in the last five years. Its peak was #34 in 1999. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Brandon popular in the US as well as the UK?

Brandon is more popular in the US (#230) than in the UK (#664). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Brandon a popular baby name in the United States?

Brandon appears in the US top 500 at #230 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #664

Brandon

Brandon is a distinctive choice, ranked #664 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Brandon in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2024

#664

US Rank #230

About the Name Brandon

Brandon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 258 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #34 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 15 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.

Brandon is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #230, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.