How old is someone named Brenda?
The average Brenda is 63 years old.
Half of all living Brendas are between 58 and 73.
When was Brenda popular?
Brenda rose fast and peaked in 1957, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 52% of all Brendas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 32 | 0 |
| 1910s | 180 | 0 |
| 1920s | 469 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 4,399 | 1,500 |
| 1940s | 112,724 | 68,000 |
| 1950s | 209,689 | 160,000 |
| 1960s | 165,013 | 140,000 |
| 1970s | 48,797 | 46,000 |
| 1980s | 24,505 | 24,000 |
| 1990s | 25,156 | 25,000 |
| 2000s | 14,389 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 4,142 | 4,100 |
| 2020s | 1,095 | 1,100 |
How many Brendas are still alive?
About 490,000 Brendas are alive in the US today. That's 80% of the roughly 610,000 babies named Brenda since 1897.
Most Brendas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Brenda?
More than half of living Brendas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Brenda an old name?
Yes. Brenda is older than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Brenda will be 75 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Brenda a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Brendas are women.
Names the same age as Brenda
NAME TWIN
Brenda's name twin is Dale. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Dale's age curve is the closest match to Brenda's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Brenda
How old is the average Brenda?
The average Brenda in the US is 63 years old. The median is 66, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Brenda?
About 490,000 Brendas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 610,000 babies given the name since 1897.
When was the name Brenda most popular?
In 1957, when about 24,000 baby girls were named Brenda.
Is Brenda a Boomer name?
Yes. About 61% of living Brendas are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
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