Boys name · California
Brendan in California
As of 2025, Brendan was the #1452 most common boys name in California, drawn from 12 births that year. Its total reaches 7,942 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1951.
Popularity over time
Brendan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 | #779 |
| 1963 | 30 | #461 |
| 1974 | 55 | #333 |
| 1984 | 135 | #233 |
| 1994 | 239 | #211 |
| 2004 | 213 | #225 |
| 2015 | 58 | #552 |
| 2025 | 12 | #1452 |
Rank swung between #151 (1999) and #1538 (2024) in California, from #779 in 1951 to #1452 in 2025.
California had the most Brendan births in 1999, with 373. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #151, in 1999.
Its highest rank in any state was #26, in Michigan in 1998. See Brendan in every state →
How popular is Brendan in California?
As of 2025, Brendan was the #1452 most common boys name in California, drawn from 12 births that year. Its total reaches 7,942 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1951.
How many babies are named Brendan in California?
12 Brendan babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Brendan in California?
Brendan ranked #1452 among boys names in California in 2025.
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.