Brandon
Boy name · 2,272 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brandon: 2,272 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 173 births in 1999.
Derived from an Old English place name meaning "broom-covered hill," Brandon has roots in the Anglo-Saxon words *brōm* (broom or gorse) and *dūn* (hill). The name gained modern prominence through actor Brandon Lee, son of martial-arts legend Bruce Lee, and singer Brandon Flowers of The Killers. Several towns and villages share the name, including Brandon in Suffolk, England, and Brandon in Manitoba, Canada, both echoing the same topographical origin. A notable variant, Brandan, occasionally appears, while the name's popularity in Scotland since the 1970s reflects a broader English-speaking trend—though it remains distinct from the unrelated Gaelic name Bréan
Boy 39 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1999173 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5605 babies
- Total births
- 2,272since 1985
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 53%vs prior 5y