Boy · #4,454 in 2026

Brennon

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

Current Rank

#4,454

Peak Rank

#867 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-43%

1958

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#867

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Brennon

Brennon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1958, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 189 Brennons were born — ranking #1,027 that year. As of 2026, Brennon ranks #4,454 for baby boys with 23 births, falling sharply (-43%). In total, more than 4K Brennons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s 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 Brennon

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

Brennan
Brennen
Brunnen
Bremen
Brannon
Brannan
Brannen
Branon
Branan
Brengen
Bringen
Brenning

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brennon

What does the name Brennon mean?

Brennon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1958. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Brennon in 2026?

In 2026, Brennon ranks #4,454 among boys' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Brennon most popular?

Brennon reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #867 that year with 189 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Brennon most popular?

Brennon has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Utah, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Brennon.

Is Brennon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Brennon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brennon include Conway, Emry, Esequiel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brennon

Brennon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Brennon's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #867. Use the chart and map above to compare Brennon'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.