Brenda
Meaning: Saint, holy person; eagle
Origin: Turkish/Japanese
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #304
Total births: 703
History: Brenda peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name has a strong, dependable character. Brenda represents the generation of Australian women who built suburban community life.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1963) | #82 |
| Babies named Brenda in 1963 | 96 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 703 |
| Peak year | 1962 (112 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #77 |
| Years in records | 1952–1963 (8 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Brenda
What does the name Brenda mean?
Brenda means “Saint, holy person; eagle” from Turkish/Japanese roots.
What is the origin of the name Brenda?
Brenda has Turkish/Japanese origin. The traditional meaning is “Saint, holy person; eagle”.
How popular is Brenda in Australia?
Brenda ranked #82 in Australia in 1963 — given to 96 babies that year.
When was Brenda most popular?
Brenda peaked in 1962 with 112 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Brenda a boy or girl name?
Brenda is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Brendas in registered births are female.
Is the name Brenda rising or falling in popularity?
Brenda has risen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #92 in 1958 to #82 in 1963.
How long has Brenda been recorded in Australia?
Brenda appears in birth records in Australia across 8 years — from 1952 through 1963.