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Summary

The name Brandon has its roots in Old English, meaning 'broom hill'. It evolved through historical forms and has been a popular name since the 20th century. The name is associated with strength and modernity, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Brandon is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. 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, Brandon has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too rising for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brandon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2458th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2395th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 665th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 66th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 119th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6652nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1583rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1063rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4429th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17754th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brandon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.