Brannon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brannon is an Irish name that means 'raven', originating from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Branáin'. It has evolved through several historical forms and has been used since the 19th century. The name is characterized by its strength and distinctiveness, with no biblical relevance.
The name Brannon is most popular in Georgia, 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 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, Brannon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Brannon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5479th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3597th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 935th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 972nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1593rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4028th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10350th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11496th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Brannon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brannon"
Pronunciation
/ˈbrænən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Brannon is derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Branáin', which means 'descendant of Bran' or 'raven'. The name Bran itself means 'raven' in Old Irish.
Meaning
raven
Language Evolution
Old Irish: Bran, Middle Irish: Bran, Modern Irish: Brann, Anglicized form: Brannon
Historical Usage
The name Brannon has been used since at least the 19th century and gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Bran, Branagh, Brannon
Modern Popularity & Image
Brannon is seen as a strong and distinctive name, with a modern yet classic appeal. It is relatively uncommon but has a charming quality.
Famous People
Brannon Braga, an American television producer and writer known for his work on Star Trek., Brannon Small, an American musician and songwriter.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brannon"
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 "Brannon"
"Brannon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5479th of 6773 | 16 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3597th of 7552 | 94 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 935th of 10718 | 1,198 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 972nd of 16616 | 1,694 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1593rd of 24088 | 1,379 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4028th of 23106 | 313 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10350th of 19264 | 42 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11496th of 27321 | 74 |
Regional Popularity of "Brannon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.52% 1337th/2937 |
58.40% 2034th/3483 |
19.58% 689th/3518 |
28.71% 1161st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.43% 1490th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
14.88% 773rd/5194 |
19.36% 1223rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
49.61% 2273rd/4582 |
- |
16.56% 1211th/7313 |
31.35% 2340th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
42.71% 2914th/6822 |
69.60% 4368th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brannon" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brannon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brannon" 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.