Boys name · California
Brendan in California
Brendan was the 1452nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 12 babies named Brendan that year. Since 1951, California families have named 7,942 babies Brendan.
Popularity over time
Brendan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 | 779th |
| 1963 | 30 | 461st |
| 1974 | 55 | 333rd |
| 1984 | 135 | 233rd |
| 1994 | 239 | 211th |
| 2004 | 213 | 225th |
| 2015 | 58 | 552nd |
| 2025 | 12 | 1452nd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 779th in 1951 to 1452nd in 2025.
The most babies named Brendan in California in a single year was 373, in 1999. Its best showing was 151st among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Brendan reached its best rank of 26th in Michigan (1998). See Brendan in every state →
How popular is Brendan in California?
Brendan was the 1452nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 12 babies named Brendan that year. Since 1951, California families have named 7,942 babies Brendan.
How many babies are named Brendan in California?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Brendan in California. The most babies named Brendan in California in a single year was 373, in 1999.
What is the rank of Brendan in California?
Brendan ranked 1452nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 151st among boys names in 1999.
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.