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Brandon is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Already beginning to rise on the American charts, this name got a further boost when child actor Brandon Cruz (1962-) debuted on the sitcom The Courtship of Eddie's Father in 1969. After cresting in popularity in the 1980s the name began to decline, but this was turned around by the arrival of the character Brandon Walsh on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1990." It ranked #261 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, already beginning to rise on the American charts, this name got a further boost when child actor Brandon Cruz (1962-) debuted on the sitcom The Courtship of Eddie's Father in 1969. After cresting in popularity in the 1980s the name began to decline, but this was turned around by the arrival of the character Brandon Walsh on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1990. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Brandon ranked #261 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #261 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brandon mean?
Brandon means "hill covered with broom", according to Behind the Name.
Is Brandon a popular name?
Brandon ranked #261 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Brandon a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Brandon appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Brandon — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
