Total births
261
Boys' name · since 1976
Branndon
261 babies named Branndon in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 261
- total births
- 1976–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
261 boys have been named Branndon since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Branndon recorded 261 times among boys since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2014.
- 261 total births
- 1976–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
261 boys have been named Branndon since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 261
- total births
- 1976–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Branndon was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
16 babies were named Branndon in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Branndon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Branndon splits its recorded history at 1994: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Branndon at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Branndon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2014
- Peak year (1993)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Branndon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Branndon's strongest decade.
121 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Branndon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
66 births
- 1990s
1990s
121 births
- 2000s
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 121 births (46% of all-time use).
Branndon by state
Where Branndon concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Branndon's total US births 1.9%
5 of 261 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Branndon? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 261 babies named Branndon. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 16 births.
When was Branndon most popular? ▼
Branndon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 121 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Branndon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Branndon are California (5 births).
How long has the name Branndon been used? ▼
Records for Branndon go back to 1976, giving 39 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Branndon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandon, Bradley, Brayden, Brady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Branndon's data
- Branndon's decade-level peak was the 1990s (121 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Branndons (5 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 Branndon
Nearby Names Like Branndon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Branndon
Brandon Boy
#230 770,509 births
Bradley Boy
#362 313,008 births
Brayden Boy
#190 136,548 births
Brady Boy
#309 96,770 births
Brad Boy
#4077 83,060 births
Compare Branndon side by side: Branndon vs Brandon Branndon vs Bradley Branndon vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–2014 (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. "Branndon: Baby Name Since 1976 - 261 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/branndon. 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 Branndon 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.