Brendan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1098 in 2025 with 195 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 3,994 births ranking #96. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 93.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,759 boys born was named Brendan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.