Brenen
Every Brenen since 1984 — 318 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brenen
Brenen is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1984, 318 American babies have been named Brenen. Its peak came in 2004, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Brenen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brenen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,931 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,847 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,004 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,511 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,140 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,809 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,237 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,886 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,318 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,624 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,303 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,435 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,437 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,378 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,543 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,265 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,877 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brenen in 2025?
Brenen did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Brenen?
318 babies have been named Brenen in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brenen most popular?
Brenen peaked in 2004, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Brenen a boy or girl name?
Brenen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brenen rising or falling?
Brenen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.