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Brenda
GirlMeaning of Brenda: Norse: 'sword'
Brenda is a girl's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 1475th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 4843rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1475
139 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#4843
4 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
610,597
First recorded 1897 · peak 1957
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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