Brenner Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from German word 'brennen' meaning 'to burn'.
Meaning of the Name Brenner
Brenner is a surname of German origin derived from the word 'brennen' meaning 'to burn'. It is likely that the name was originally occupational, referring to someone who worked with fire or was involved in the burning of charcoal. The name may also have roots in Jewish Ashkenazi communities, where it could have been an anglicized form of the Hebrew name 'Baraner'.
Popularity of the Name Brenner
The popularity for the name Brenner peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 76 births, which ranked number 4,380 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Brenner had the most female births in 2010 with 5, which ranked number 16,984 out of 19,832 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 76, which ranked number 1,898 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Brenner has declined sharply over the last ten years from 64 births to 19 births, a decline of -70.31%. Among males, Brenner has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 64 births to 19 births, a decline of -70.31%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brenner
- 20 Year Trend of Brenner: -44.12%
- 10 Year Trend of Brenner: -70.31%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Brenner: -70.31%
Popularity of Brenner by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Brenner. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Brenner in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Brenner is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Brenner
- Total Births of Brenner: 17 (-11.44%)
- Male Births of Brenner: 17 (-11.44%)
Given the downward trend of Brenner over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.44% decrease in total births, for a total of 17 births in 2024. Male births for Brenner have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 17 male births in 2024, a decrease of -11.44%.