US Popularity:2432
Origin:Norse
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Sword, blade of the sword, flaming sword
Brenda is a powerful girl’s name that means “sword”, “blade of the sword,” or “flaming sword.” It is commonly accepted to be the feminine variant of the Old Norse boy’s name Brandr, which developed in the British Isles while they were under Nordic dominance. While it probably did not originate as a form of Brendan, today it is still considered a feminine version of this popular Irish masculine name. With its fierce meaning and storied Viking past, Brenda will give baby a strong and valiant start in life.

Brenda Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Brenda is currently #979 on The Bump
Girl:Brenda is currently #717 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Brenda is currently #2432 in U.S. births
Girl:Brenda is currently #1292 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1292
in 2023
- 28
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 95

  • Behind the Name, Brenda December 2022

  • Name Doctor, Brenda

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