Brendan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #284 in 2005 with 114 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 216 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.6%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 2,714 boys born was named Brendan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.