Brendan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1613 in 2025 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 216 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 91.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 16,996 boys born was named Brendan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.