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Brennen

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Meaning of Brennen: Irish: 'little drop' or 'descendant of Braonán'

Brennen is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 4687th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4687

20 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

9,217

First recorded 1962 · peak 2009

Trend

falling

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 21 babies1982: 50 babies1983: 43 babies1984: 51 babies1985: 59 babies1986: 60 babies1987: 93 babies1988: 123 babies1989: 135 babies1990: 139 babies19901991: 170 babies1992: 187 babies1993: 190 babies1994: 242 babies1995: 259 babies1996: 259 babies1997: 322 babies1998: 387 babies1999: 348 babies2000: 390 babies20002001: 372 babies2002: 372 babies2003: 406 babies2004: 344 babies2005: 326 babies2006: 304 babies2007: 383 babies2008: 383 babies2009: 464 babies2010: 392 babies20102011: 306 babies2012: 302 babies2013: 198 babies2014: 158 babies2015: 143 babies2016: 126 babies2017: 88 babies2018: 65 babies2019: 74 babies2020: 57 babies20202021: 53 babies2022: 39 babies2023: 34 babies2024: 31 babies2025: 20 babies
US babies named Brennen per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 464.

Gender split

98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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