Brandie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brandie is an English name derived from the Old English name Brandon, meaning 'broom hill'. The name has evolved from its historical roots and gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the late 20th century. It is associated with a youthful and trendy image, and it has a few common variants. There is no significant biblical relevance connected to the name.
The name Brandie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brandie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brandie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8221st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13208th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5635th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 490th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 474th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2492nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9386th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brandie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brandie"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrændi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Brandie is a modern feminine form derived from the name Brandon, which itself comes from an Old English surname meaning 'hill covered with broom' or 'broom hill'.
Meaning
broom hill
Language Evolution
Brandon (Old English), Brandie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Brandie gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, as a trendy name in American culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Brandi, Brande, Brandee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Brandie is often perceived as a trendy and youthful name, associated with a sense of playfulness and modernity.
Famous People
Brandie Moses (American singer), Brandie Wilkerson (Canadian professional volleyball player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brandie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brandie"
"Brandie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8221st of 10718 | 16 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13208th of 16616 | 13 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5635th of 12526 | 88 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 490th of 19264 | 6,473 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 474th of 27321 | 8,055 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2492nd of 35406 | 1,091 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9386th of 30306 | 131 |
Regional Popularity of "Brandie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Brandie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
94.59% 2625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
16.68% 490th/2937 |
22.16% 772nd/3483 |
11.94% 420th/3518 |
10.29% 416th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.13% 447th/3685 |
17.47% 782nd/4475 |
6.87% 357th/5194 |
8.75% 553rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.04% 2201st/4582 |
72.93% 3766th/5164 |
32.49% 2376th/7313 |
40.35% 3011th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brandie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brandie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.