Brenden
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Descendant of Bradan, broad valley
Origin: Irish/English
Popularity: Ranked #2891 in 2025 with 43 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Braeden, meaning descendant of bradan, broad valley.
Similar names: brennen, braeden, branden, brendan, brendon, brendyn, brenten, breyden
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Brenden? About 1 in 77,407 babies born in 2025 were named Brenden, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
Explore more baby names at BabyNa.me — 29,000+ names with meanings, origins, and popularity trends.
Loading name...
Frequently asked about Brenden
What does the name Brenden mean?
Brenden means “Descendant of Bradan, broad valley” from Irish/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Brenden?
Brenden has Irish/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Descendant of Bradan, broad valley”.
How popular is Brenden?
Brenden ranked #2884 in 2025 — given to 43 babies that year.
When was Brenden most popular?
Brenden peaked in 2000 with 1,394 babies registered that year.
Is Brenden a boy or girl name?
Brenden is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Brendens in registered births are male.
Is the name Brenden rising or falling in popularity?
Brenden has fallen 1424 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1460 in 2020 to #2884 in 2025.
How long has Brenden been recorded?
Brenden appears in birth records across 70 years — from 1956 through 2025.