Total births
1,102
Girls' name · since 1945
Branda
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 1,102 babies named Branda, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,102
- total births
- 1945–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1,102 girls have been named Branda since 1945, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Branda recorded 1,102 times among girls since 1945, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 2009.
- 1,102 total births
- 1945–2009 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,102 girls have been named Branda since 1945, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,102
- total births
- 1945–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Branda was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
36 babies were named Branda in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Branda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Branda's full recorded timeline at 1979, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1945, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1973 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Branda at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Branda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–2009
- Peak year (1973)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Branda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Branda's strongest decade.
272 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Branda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 99
1950s
99 births
- 1960s
1960s
192 births
- 1970s
1970s
272 births
- 1980s
1980s
258 births
- 1990s
1990s
188 births
- 2000s 82
2000s
82 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 272 births (25% of all-time use).
How Branda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Branda's total volume
Branda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Branda by state
Where Branda concentrates geographically, total births since 1945
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 19 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Branda's total US births 2.0%
Even split
22 of 1,102 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Branda? ▼
1,102 babies have been named Branda since 1945. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1973 with 36 births.
When was Branda most popular? ▼
Branda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 272 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Branda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Branda are California (22 births), Texas (19 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Branda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Branda since 1945 -- 65 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Branda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandy, Brandi, Brandie, Braelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Branda's data
- Branda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (272 total births); usage has since declined to 82 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Brandas (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Branda
Nearby Names Like Branda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Branda
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Brandie Girl
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Braelyn Girl
#1074 10,972 births
Braelynn Girl
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Compare Branda side by side: Branda vs Brandy Branda vs Brandi Branda vs Brandie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1945–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Branda: Baby Name Since 1945 - 1,102 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/branda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Branda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.