—2024 rank
1957peak year
607,991babies named Brenda since 1880
▼ 10%5-year trend
Brenda popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Brenda mean?
Likely from Old Norse brand, 'sword' or 'torch', popularized in Scotland by Walter Scott's novels. Became a major mid-century American favorite.
OriginOld Norse, Gaelic
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Brenda
Same era, same vibe — if you like Brenda, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Brendas
- Brenda Lee, singer
Spellings & variants
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