Brant Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Old Norse name meaning 'sword' or 'fire'
Meaning of the Name Brant
Brant is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Brandr, meaning 'sword' or 'fire'. The name is also associated with the bird species known as Brant geese. Brant is a strong and masculine name with a sense of power and vitality.
Popularity of the Name Brant
The popularity for the name Brant peaked in popularity in the year 1970 with 241 births, which ranked number 1,181 out of 13,409 unique names for that year. Brant had the most female births in 1971 with 5, which ranked number 8,321 out of 9,647 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1970 with 241, which ranked number 518 out of 5,430 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Brant has declined sharply over the last ten years from 103 births to 39 births, a decline of -62.14%. Among males, Brant has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 103 births to 39 births, a decline of -62.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brant
- 20 Year Trend of Brant: -68.80%
- 10 Year Trend of Brant: -62.14%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Brant: -62.14%
Popularity of Brant by State
For males, Brant was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brant. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brant
- Total Births of Brant: 35 (-9.25%)
- Male Births of Brant: 35 (-9.25%)
Given the downward trend of Brant over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.25% decrease in total births, for a total of 35 births in 2024. Male births for Brant have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 35 male births in 2024, a decrease of -9.25%.