Brenan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Brenan means 'descendant of Braonán', with connotations of strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Brenan
Brenan is a variant of the name Brennan, which is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Braonáin, meaning 'descendant of Braonán'. Braonán itself comes from the Irish word 'braon', meaning 'sorrow' or 'teardrop'. The name has connotations of strength and resilience, as it is associated with the Irish clan known for its warriors.
Popularity of the Name Brenan
The popularity for the name Brenan peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 42 births, which ranked number 6,583 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Brenan had the most male births in 2009 with 42, which ranked number 2,847 out of 14,532 male names. The number of births for the name Brenan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Brenan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brenan
- 20 Year Trend of Brenan: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Brenan: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Brenan: -100.00%
Popularity of Brenan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Brenan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Brenan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Brenan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Brenan
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