Brendan is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #291 in 2006 with 122 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 216 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 36.5%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 2,626 boys born was named Brendan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.