Brandyn
Every Brandyn since 1968 — 5,206 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brandyn
Brandyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,264 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 5,206 American babies have been named Brandyn — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 269 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Brandyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brandyn 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 | — | — | 11 | #7,264 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,760 | 9 | #8,406 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,272 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,243 |
| 2021 | — | — | 22 | #4,511 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,367 | 16 | #5,490 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,016 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,804 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,441 | 42 | #2,845 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,023 | 29 | #3,694 |
| 2015 | — | — | 44 | #2,725 |
| 2014 | — | — | 56 | #2,319 |
| 2013 | — | — | 48 | #2,537 |
| 2012 | — | — | 51 | #2,455 |
| 2011 | — | — | 61 | #2,149 |
| 2010 | — | — | 83 | #1,781 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,755 | 90 | #1,720 |
| 2008 | — | — | 94 | #1,640 |
| 2007 | — | — | 98 | #1,593 |
| 2006 | — | — | 109 | #1,428 |
| 2005 | — | — | 97 | #1,487 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,469 | 99 | #1,426 |
| 2003 | — | — | 127 | #1,175 |
| 2002 | — | — | 112 | #1,224 |
| 2001 | — | — | 143 | #1,029 |
| 2000 | 7 | #11,972 | 154 | #974 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,581 | 216 | #728 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,578 | 158 | #810 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,523 | 106 | #882 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,518 | 28 | #1,970 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,521 | 11 | #3,271 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,286 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brandyn in 2025?
Brandyn ranked #7,264 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brandyn?
5,206 babies have been named Brandyn in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brandyn most popular?
Brandyn peaked in 1992, when 269 newborns received the name.
Is Brandyn a boy or girl name?
Brandyn is used for both: about 8% of babies named Brandyn have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Brandyn rising or falling?
Brandyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.