How old is someone named Brandon?
The average Brandon is 33 years old.
Half of all living Brandons are between 25 and 41.
When was Brandon popular?
Brandon was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1992, and dropped away. That's why most Brandons are close to the same age.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 74 | 0 |
| 1920s | 125 | 0 |
| 1930s | 86 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 192 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 1,207 | 820 |
| 1960s | 4,369 | 3,600 |
| 1970s | 65,838 | 60,000 |
| 1980s | 234,305 | 220,000 |
| 1990s | 260,180 | 250,000 |
| 2000s | 143,292 | 140,000 |
| 2010s | 54,209 | 54,000 |
| 2020s | 10,777 | 11,000 |
How many Brandons are still alive?
About 740,000 Brandons are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 770,000 babies named Brandon since 1914.
Nearly every Brandon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Brandon?
About half of living Brandons are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 10%
- Millennial 53%
- Gen Z 32%
- Gen Alpha 6%
Is Brandon an old name?
Somewhat. Brandon is older than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Brandon will be 58 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Brandon a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Brandons are men.
Names the same age as Brandon
NAME TWIN
Brandon's name twin is Branden. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Branden's age curve is the closest match to Brandon's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Brandon
How old is the average Brandon?
The average Brandon in the US is 33 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Brandon?
About 740,000 Brandons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 770,000 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Brandon most popular?
In 1992, when about 30,000 baby boys were named Brandon.
Is Brandon a Millennial name?
Yes. About 53% of living Brandons are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this