Brendan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #166 in 2000 with 214 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 216 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.5%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 1,370 boys born was named Brendan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.