Brandt Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Brandt means 'fire' or 'sword' and conveys strength and power.
Meaning of the Name Brandt
Brandt is a German surname that originated from the Old High German word 'brant', meaning 'fire' or 'sword'. It was originally used to denote a person who was known for his fiery or fierce temperament. The name has also been associated with the Norse god of fire, Bragi. Brandt is a name that conveys strength, power, and passion.
Popularity of the Name Brandt
The popularity for the name Brandt peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 141 births, which ranked number 2,838 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Brandt had the most female births in 1983 with 8, which ranked number 7,308 out of 12,071 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 141, which ranked number 1,245 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Brandt has declined sharply over the last ten years from 120 births to 64 births, a decline of -46.67%. Among males, Brandt has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 120 births to 64 births, a decline of -46.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brandt
- 20 Year Trend of Brandt: -32.63%
- 10 Year Trend of Brandt: -46.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Brandt: -46.67%
Popularity of Brandt by State
For males, Brandt was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brandt. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brandt
- Total Births of Brandt: 60 (-6.09%)
- Male Births of Brandt: 60 (-6.09%)
Given the downward trend of Brandt over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.09% decrease in total births, for a total of 60 births in 2024. Male births for Brandt have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 60 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.09%.