Girls name · New York
Brenda in New York
Brenda was the 1177th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 12 babies named Brenda that year. Since 1920, New York families have named 26,323 babies Brenda.
Popularity over time
Brenda in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 | 674th |
| 1938 | 132 | 126th |
| 1952 | 626 | 55th |
| 1967 | 706 | 47th |
| 1981 | 138 | 139th |
| 1996 | 104 | 191st |
| 2010 | 52 | 356th |
| 2025 | 12 | 1177th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 674th in 1920 to 1177th in 2025.
The most babies named Brenda in New York in a single year was 1,061, in 1961. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1960.
Across the country, Brenda reached its best rank of #1 in Wyoming (1961). See Brenda in every state →
How popular is Brenda in New York?
Brenda was the 1177th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 12 babies named Brenda that year. Since 1920, New York families have named 26,323 babies Brenda.
How many babies are named Brenda in New York?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Brenda in New York. The most babies named Brenda in New York in a single year was 1,061, in 1961.
What is the rank of Brenda in New York?
Brenda ranked 1177th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1960.
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.