Total births
711
Boys' name · since 1983
Brendin
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 711 babies named Brendin, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 711
- total births
- 1983–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Brendin is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 711 have been recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Brendin recorded 711 times among boys since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2017.
- 711 total births
- 1983–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
711 boys have been named Brendin since 1983, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 711
- total births
- 1983–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Brendin was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
45 babies were named Brendin in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Brendin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Brendin's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Brendin at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Brendin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2017
- Peak year (2003)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Brendin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Brendin's strongest decade.
334 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Brendin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s
1990s
236 births
- 2000s
2000s
334 births
- 2010s 94
2010s
94 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 334 births (47% of all-time use).
How Brendin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Brendin's total volume
Brendin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Brendin by state
Where Brendin concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 13 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #4 | California | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Michigan share of Brendin's total US births 1.8%
Even split
13 of 711 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brendin? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 711 babies named Brendin. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 45 births.
When was Brendin most popular? ▼
Brendin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 334 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Brendin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brendin are Michigan (13 births), Pennsylvania (11 births), Ohio (10 births).
How long has the name Brendin been used? ▼
Brendin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1983, spanning 35 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Brendin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brett, Brent, Brendan, Brennan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Brendin's data
- Brendin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (334 total births); usage has since declined to 94 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Brendins (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Brendin
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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, 1983–2017 (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. "Brendin: Baby Name Since 1983 - 711 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brendin. 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 Brendin 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.