Boy · #10,726 in 2026

Brenen

Name: Popularity of the name Brenen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Brenen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,726

Peak Rank

#4,602 (2004)

Total Babies

318

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1984

First Year

2013

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#4602

Peak Rank

318

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brenen

Brenen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 18 Brenens were born — ranking #4,602 that year. As of 2026, Brenen ranks #10,726 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 318 Brenens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Brenen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Brenen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Burnin
Berman
Burnham
Burman
Burnam
Birman
Burning
Berning
Brian
Bryan
Bryon
Brion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brenen

What does the name Brenen mean?

Brenen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brenen in 2026?

In 2026, Brenen ranks #10,726 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Brenen most popular?

Brenen reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #4,602 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Brenen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Brenen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Brenen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brenen include Eliceo, Javid, Ugochukwu. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brenen

Brenen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 318 births in the dataset. Brenen's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #4,602. Use the chart and map above to compare Brenen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.