Why Brendan Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Brendan” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Brendan” is of Irish origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Nadnerb.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Raebnnd.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Brendan

The true meaning of ‘Brendan’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Brendan is a name that denotes you are the foundation of society. Your good sense of structure makes you an excellent organizer and manager of any enterprise. You are also stable, disciplined, practical, reliable, hard-working, and frugal. Being impulsive is not your style. You think things through carefully before embarking on a course of action. Turning ideas to reality is one of your best traits.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Brendan, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.

You are a person who is prone to sensitivity and easily offended by the remarks of others. Peaceful, adaptive, cooperative, and reliable are some of the words that describe you most. You tend to accept things reluctantly and without protest. You long for togetherness and companionship to be happy. You are a collector and probably have some hidden treasures tucked away somewhere.

Your most likely vocation: engineer, educator, businessman, farmer, scientist, manufacturer, professor, legal practitioner, keeper of stores, builder.

Lucky colors: All shades of gray and bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Sapphire

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Lesser celandine, sage, spinach, wintergreen, medlar

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Is The Name Brendan Popular?

“Brendan” is not a popular baby boy’s name in New Jersey as reported in the 1972 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 32 babies in New Jersey have the same name as you in 1972. A total of only 503 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1999 with a total of 3,994 babies. That’s a lot of baby Brendans.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Brendan” was recorded 91,711 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Brendans to occupy the country of Isle of Man with an estimated population of 84,710.

The name first appeared in the year 1912 and given to nine newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1998 with a rank of #99 nationwide and was registered 3,878 times as a baby boy’s name. Brendan became a popular boy’s name in the state of Michigan in the year 1998. It ranked #26 with 506 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1998 in the state of Michigan with 506 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Massachusetts for 43 years from 1966 to 2011 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Brendan” was recorded 55,799 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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