Brandi Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Elegant and sophisticated, derived from the English word for a distilled spirit made from grapes or other fruit.
Meaning of the Name Brandi
Brandi is a feminine given name that is derived from the English word for a distilled spirit made from grapes or other fruit. It was originally used as a surname, and has since become a popular first name. The name is associated with a sense of elegance and sophistication. It is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1970s.
Popularity of the Name Brandi
The popularity for the name Brandi peaked in popularity in the year 1981 with 5,527 births, which ranked number 109 out of 17,752 unique names for that year. Brandi had the most female births in 1981 with 5,527, which ranked number 50 out of 12,193 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1979 with 27, which ranked number 1,944 out of 7,072 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Brandi has declined sharply over the last ten years from 159 births to 56 births, a decline of -64.78%. Among females, Brandi has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 159 births to 56 births, a decline of -64.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brandi
- 20 Year Trend of Brandi: -89.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Brandi: -64.78%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Brandi: -64.78%
Popularity of Brandi by State
Among females, Brandi was most popular in Southwestern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brandi. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2217 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brandi
- Total Births of Brandi: 50 (-9.91%)
- Female Births of Brandi: 50 (-9.91%)
Given the downward trend of Brandi over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.91% decrease in total births, for a total of 50 births in 2024. For Females, births for Brandi have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 50 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.91%.