Brennen
Every Brennen since 1962 — 9,217 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brennen
Brennen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,882 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 9,217 American babies have been named Brennen. Its peak came in 2009, when 464 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 Brennen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brennen 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 | — | — | 20 | #4,882 |
| 2024 | — | — | 31 | #3,623 |
| 2023 | — | — | 34 | #3,428 |
| 2022 | — | — | 39 | #3,110 |
| 2021 | — | — | 53 | #2,507 |
| 2020 | — | — | 57 | #2,350 |
| 2019 | — | — | 74 | #1,977 |
| 2018 | — | — | 65 | #2,148 |
| 2017 | — | — | 88 | #1,749 |
| 2016 | — | — | 126 | #1,391 |
| 2015 | — | — | 143 | #1,261 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,005 | 153 | #1,202 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,932 | 192 | #1,014 |
| 2012 | — | — | 302 | #757 |
| 2011 | — | — | 306 | #740 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,476 | 387 | #629 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,622 | 455 | #580 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,782 | 375 | #650 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,445 | 366 | #654 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,388 | 292 | #732 |
| 2005 | — | — | 326 | #659 |
| 2004 | 7 | #12,986 | 337 | #627 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,137 | 400 | #560 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,821 | 367 | #583 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,472 | 362 | #571 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,412 | 384 | #549 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,871 | 250 | #661 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,357 | 131 | #900 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,859 | 54 | #1,305 |
| 1980 | — | — | 36 | #1,624 |
| 1975 | — | — | 24 | #1,953 |
| 1970 | — | — | 17 | #2,222 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,271 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brennen in 2025?
Brennen ranked #4,882 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brennen?
9,217 babies have been named Brennen in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brennen most popular?
Brennen peaked in 2009, when 464 newborns received the name.
Is Brennen a boy or girl name?
Brennen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brennen rising or falling?
Brennen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.