Brandi
Every Brandi since 1949 — 102,295 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brandi
Brandi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,785 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 102,295 American babies have been named Brandi. Its peak came in 1981, when 5,551 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brandi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brandi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,785 | — | — |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,308 | — | — |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,481 | — | — |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,964 | — | — |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,682 | — | — |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,935 | — | — |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,758 | — | — |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,877 | — | — |
| 2017 | 78 | #2,342 | — | — |
| 2016 | 82 | #2,310 | — | — |
| 2015 | 108 | #1,886 | — | — |
| 2014 | 83 | #2,256 | — | — |
| 2013 | 142 | #1,540 | — | — |
| 2012 | 159 | #1,437 | — | — |
| 2011 | 174 | #1,336 | — | — |
| 2010 | 156 | #1,451 | — | — |
| 2009 | 201 | #1,235 | — | — |
| 2008 | 251 | #1,043 | — | — |
| 2007 | 274 | #979 | — | — |
| 2006 | 269 | #973 | 6 | #10,836 |
| 2005 | 333 | #780 | — | — |
| 2004 | 411 | #667 | — | — |
| 2003 | 449 | #606 | — | — |
| 2002 | 523 | #525 | — | — |
| 2001 | 604 | #458 | — | — |
| 2000 | 744 | #388 | — | — |
| 1995 | 2,571 | #124 | 7 | #7,073 |
| 1990 | 3,338 | #103 | 5 | #8,258 |
| 1985 | 4,045 | #69 | 19 | #2,609 |
| 1980 | 4,703 | #63 | 25 | #2,118 |
| 1975 | 3,369 | #88 | 9 | #3,686 |
| 1970 | 676 | #365 | — | — |
| 1965 | 107 | #1,009 | — | — |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,251 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,279 | — | — |
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Famous people named Brandi
- Brandi Love Pornographic actor · b. 1973
- Brandi Carlile Singer · b. 1981
- Brandi Rhodes Wrestler · b. 1983
- Brandi Chastain Soccer player · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brandi in 2025?
Brandi ranked #4,785 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brandi?
102,295 babies have been named Brandi in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brandi most popular?
Brandi peaked in 1981, when 5,551 newborns received the name.
Is Brandi a boy or girl name?
Brandi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brandi rising or falling?
Brandi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Brandi?
Well-known people named Brandi include Brandi Love (pornographic actor), Brandi Carlile (singer), Brandi Rhodes (wrestler).