Brandin
Every Brandin since 1972 — 2,889 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brandin
Brandin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,309 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 2,889 American babies have been named Brandin. Its peak came in 1988, when 134 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 Brandin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brandin 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,309 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,021 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,067 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,863 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,346 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,592 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,395 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,741 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,594 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,543 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,768 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #5,962 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,724 |
| 2011 | — | — | 35 | #3,176 |
| 2010 | — | — | 45 | #2,686 |
| 2009 | — | — | 38 | #3,053 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #3,938 |
| 2007 | — | — | 58 | #2,260 |
| 2006 | — | — | 55 | #2,288 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,241 |
| 2004 | — | — | 63 | #1,935 |
| 2003 | — | — | 67 | #1,785 |
| 2002 | — | — | 66 | #1,744 |
| 2001 | — | — | 63 | #1,782 |
| 2000 | — | — | 65 | #1,727 |
| 1995 | — | — | 73 | #1,380 |
| 1990 | — | — | 104 | #1,038 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,712 | 98 | #918 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,256 | 45 | #1,413 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,567 | 11 | #3,270 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brandin in 2025?
Brandin ranked #12,309 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brandin?
2,889 babies have been named Brandin in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brandin most popular?
Brandin peaked in 1988, when 134 newborns received the name.
Is Brandin a boy or girl name?
Brandin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brandin rising or falling?
Brandin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.