Brandon is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #822 in 2025 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 2,298 births ranking #34. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 97.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 6,973 boys born was named Brandon. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Brandon is an English name usually explained through old place-name roots meaning "broom-covered hill". It feels familiar and steady, helped by decades of wide use in English-speaking countries.
The name grew through surname and place-name use before becoming a mainstream given name in the twentieth century. It has since remained a reliable modern classic.