Boy
Brandon
beacon hill, broom hill
About Brandon
Few names achieve Brandon's remarkable balance of approachability and substance. This stalwart choice has proven its worth across generations, maintaining steady appeal through changing naming trends. Brandon carries an everyman quality that translates to genuine likability—the kind of name that puts people at ease immediately.
The strong 'B' opening gives Brandon backbone, while the soft 'andon' creates friendliness. This combination produces a name that feels both capable and companionable. Brandon works in boardrooms and on playgrounds, in formal introductions and casual conversations.
Parents selecting Brandon appreciate proven track records. This isn't experimental naming—it's choosing something that works consistently well. The name ages gracefully, fitting toddlers and CEOs with equal comfort.
Brandon offers minimal nickname complexity, though Bran or Don provide options if desired. Most Brandons simply go by their full name, which speaks to its completeness and satisfaction.
For families seeking reliability without dullness, familiarity without being overdone, Brandon delivers exactly what's needed. It's a name that serves faithfully throughout life's journey, never calling negative attention yet never fading into obscurity either.
Popularity of the Name Brandon
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | #935 | ||||
| 1951 | #992 | ||||
| 1952 | #804 | ||||
| 1953 | #670 | ||||
| 1954 | #579 | ||||
| 1955 | #715 | ||||
| 1956 | #586 | ||||
| 1957 | #664 | ||||
| 1958 | #664 | ||||
| 1959 | #571 | ||||
| 1960 | #574 | ||||
| 1961 | #563 | ||||
| 1962 | #566 | ||||
| 1963 | #499 | ||||
| 1964 | #455 | ||||
| 1965 | #394 | ||||
| 1966 | #379 | ||||
| 1967 | #342 | ||||
| 1968 | #263 | ||||
| 1969 | #216 | #257 | |||
| 1970 | #131 | #262 | |||
| 1971 | #95 | #280 | |||
| 1972 | #63 | #197 | |||
| 1973 | #58 | #166 | |||
| 1974 | #51 | #271 | |||
| 1975 | #44 | #299 | |||
| 1976 | #40 | #202 | |||
| 1977 | #41 | #231 | |||
| 1978 | #40 | #268 | |||
| 1979 | #35 | #292 | |||
| 1980 | #31 | #286 | |||
| 1981 | #19 | #280 | |||
| 1982 | #18 | ||||
| 1983 | #17 | ||||
| 1984 | #15 | ||||
| 1985 | #13 | #282 | |||
| 1986 | #13 | ||||
| 1987 | #14 | ||||
| 1988 | #17 | ||||
| 1989 | #18 | #222 | |||
| 1990 | #19 | #187 | |||
| 1991 | #15 | #110 | #15 | ||
| 1992 | #6 | #34 | #6 | ||
| 1993 | #6 | #60 | #198 | #4 | |
| 1994 | #6 | #59 | #145 | #3 | |
| 1995 | #8 | #66 | #114 | #3 | |
| 1996 | #8 | #59 | #99 | #3 | |
| 1997 | #8 | #39 | #41 | #70 | #6 |
| 1998 | #7 | #40 | #53 | #74 | #8 |
| 1999 | #11 | #34 | #73 | #67 | #10 |
| 2000 | #12 | #33 | #77 | #68 | #15 |
| 2001 | #18 | #36 | #104 | #83 | #22 |
| 2002 | #20 | #38 | #76 | #70 | #28 |
| 2003 | #21 | #41 | #118 | #76 | #37 |
| 2004 | #22 | #43 | #118 | #78 | #40 |
| 2005 | #27 | #47 | #128 | #98 | #46 |
| 2006 | #27 | #55 | #114 | #79 | #50 |
| 2007 | #31 | #65 | #184 | #97 | #71 |
| 2008 | #33 | #71 | #219 | #100 | #74 |
| 2009 | #38 | #84 | #339 | #126 | #80 |
| 2010 | #44 | #97 | #341 | #114 | #98 |
| 2011 | #47 | #119 | #379 | #171 | #118 |
| 2012 | #56 | #148 | #378 | #148 | #123 |
| 2013 | #70 | #163 | #128 | #131 | |
| 2014 | #71 | #204 | #396 | #151 | #147 |
| 2015 | #83 | #215 | #190 | #148 | |
| 2016 | #99 | #249 | #405 | #246 | #169 |
| 2017 | #114 | #305 | #306 | #198 | |
| 2018 | #124 | #332 | #381 | #245 | #235 |
| 2019 | #141 | #394 | #290 | #229 | |
| 2020 | #165 | #416 | #245 | #316 | |
| 2021 | #181 | #488 | #270 | #376 | |
| 2022 | #210 | #570 | #394 | #362 | |
| 2023 | #219 | #755 | #508 | #387 | |
| 2024 | #230 | #650 | #507 | #525 | |
| 2025 | #261 | #821 | #660 | #515 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Brandon
Names Similar to Brandon
Nicknames for Brandon
- Bran
- Brad
- Don
- Brando
Famous People Named Brandon
| Brandon Lee | American actor |
| Brandon Flowers | American musician |
| Brandon Routh | American actor |
| Brandon Boyd | American musician |
| Brandon Belt | American baseball player |
| Brandon Marshall | American football player |
| Brandon Roy | American basketball player |
| Brandon Ingram | American basketball player |
| Brandon Sanderson | American author |
| Brandon T. Jackson | American actor and comedian |
| Brandon Cronenberg | Canadian film director |
| Brandon Mull | American author |
| Brandon Saad | American ice hockey player |
| Brandon Williams | English footballer |
| Brandon Beane | American football executive |
| Brandon Jennings | American basketball player |
| Brandon Dubinsky | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Brandon Nimmo | American baseball player |
| Brandon Morrow | American baseball player |
| Brandon Pirri | Canadian ice hockey player |
Characters Named Brandon
| Brandon Stark | Game of Thrones |
| Brandon Heat | Gungrave |
| Brandon Fraser | Swiss Family Robinson |
| Brandon Walsh | Beverly Hills, 90210 |
| Brandon Flowers | One Tree Hill |
| Brandon James | Scream TV series |
| Brandon "Bran" Marshall | Inception |
| Brandon "Brand" Walsh | The Lost Boys |
| Brandon "Badger" Mayhew | Breaking Bad |
| Brandon "Bran" Davis | The OC |
| Brandon "Brando" Velasquez | Brooklyn Nine-Nine |
| Brandon Teena | Boys Don't Cry |
| Brandon Shaw | Rope |
| Brandon "Brandy" Bell | Crossroads |
| Brandon "Big Love" McCarthy | The Big Short |
| Brandon "Bran" Alexander | The Fosters |
| Brandon "Badger" Collins | Better Call Saul |
| Brandon "Bran" Stark | Westworld |