Boys name · North Carolina
Brandon in North Carolina
Brandon was the 276th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 44 babies named Brandon that year. Since 1956, North Carolina families have named 25,970 babies Brandon.
Popularity over time
Brandon in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 8 | 444th |
| 1969 | 34 | 198th |
| 1979 | 350 | 26th |
| 1988 | 934 | 8th |
| 1997 | 808 | 8th |
| 2006 | 403 | 28th |
| 2016 | 117 | 114th |
| 2025 | 44 | 276th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 444th in 1956 to 276th in 2025.
The most babies named Brandon in North Carolina in a single year was 1,109, in 1985. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1986.
Across the country, Brandon reached its best rank of 2nd in West Virginia (1994). See Brandon in every state →
How popular is Brandon in North Carolina?
Brandon was the 276th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 44 babies named Brandon that year. Since 1956, North Carolina families have named 25,970 babies Brandon.
How many babies are named Brandon in North Carolina?
In 2025, 44 babies were named Brandon in North Carolina. The most babies named Brandon in North Carolina in a single year was 1,109, in 1985.
What is the rank of Brandon in North Carolina?
Brandon ranked 276th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1986.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.