How old is someone named Brendon?
The average Brendon is 30 years old.
Half of all living Brendons are between 22 and 36.
When was Brendon popular?
Brendon had one big moment, peaking in 1998. 50% of the babies ever named Brendon arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 8 | 0 |
| 1930s | 19 | 0 |
| 1940s | 26 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 69 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 443 | 370 |
| 1970s | 1,465 | 1,300 |
| 1980s | 3,190 | 3,000 |
| 1990s | 6,838 | 6,600 |
| 2000s | 5,660 | 5,600 |
| 2010s | 2,016 | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 369 | 370 |
How many Brendons are still alive?
About 19,000 Brendons are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 20,000 babies named Brendon since 1927.
Nearly every Brendon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Brendon?
About half of living Brendons are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 9%
- Millennial 36%
- Gen Z 46%
- Gen Alpha 7%
Is Brendon an old name?
Somewhat. Brendon is older than 51 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Brendon a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Brendons are men.
Names the same age as Brendon
NAME TWIN
Brendon's name twin is Brendan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Brendan's age curve is the closest match to Brendon's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Brendon
How old is the average Brendon?
The average Brendon in the US is 30 years old. The median is 29, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Brendon?
About 19,000 Brendons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 20,000 babies given the name since 1927.
When was the name Brendon most popular?
In 1998, when about 870 baby boys were named Brendon.
Is Brendon a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 46% of living Brendons, but the name spans several generations.
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