Brendan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #928 in 2016 with 32 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 216 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.3%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 10,373 boys born was named Brendan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.