Brandon is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4501 in 2005 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 81 births ranking #1808. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 63.0%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 61,590 girls 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.