Brandon is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #230 in 2024 with 1,553 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 25,847 births ranking #8. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 94.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,105 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.