Boys name · Illinois
Brendan in Illinois
Brendan was the 575th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 16 babies named Brendan that year. Since 1952, Illinois families have named 4,958 babies Brendan.
Popularity over time
Brendan in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 6 | 555th |
| 1965 | 24 | 338th |
| 1975 | 38 | 267th |
| 1985 | 68 | 184th |
| 1995 | 171 | 106th |
| 2005 | 107 | 161st |
| 2015 | 48 | 288th |
| 2025 | 16 | 575th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 555th in 1952 to 575th in 2025.
The most babies named Brendan in Illinois in a single year was 214, in 1998. Its best showing was 83rd among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, Brendan reached its best rank of 26th in Michigan (1998). See Brendan in every state →
How popular is Brendan in Illinois?
Brendan was the 575th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 16 babies named Brendan that year. Since 1952, Illinois families have named 4,958 babies Brendan.
How many babies are named Brendan in Illinois?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Brendan in Illinois. The most babies named Brendan in Illinois in a single year was 214, in 1998.
What is the rank of Brendan in Illinois?
Brendan ranked 575th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 83rd among boys names in 1998.
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.