boys' name 1962–2016

Brendan

Brendan is losing ground — from #105 in 1962 to #1028 in 2016.

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#1028 last ranked in 2016
1 registration that year
12,495 total 1962–2016

Note: Brendan hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 39 to 1 (-97%).

Peak popularity was in 1985 (711 registrations).

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Peak 1985 · 711
Low 2016 · 1
Years tracked 44

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By state & territory — 2016

How often Brendan was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Brendan popularity by state — 2016Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 1 (rank #787)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Brendan — popularity by state & territory in 2016. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (1 baby)

South Australia
1 #787
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In 2016: 1 baby named Brendan across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Brendan?
Between 1962 and 2016, Brendan was registered for 12,495 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Brendan a popular name in Australia?
Brendan has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016, when it last ranked #1028 with 1 registration. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.