Brendan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #161 in 1997 with 216 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 216 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 1,456 boys born was named Brendan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.