Brandy
Brandy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛbΙΉΓ¦ndi/
Meaning and origin of Brandy
- A female given name from English derived from brandy, an alcoholic liquor. Mostly seen in American usage during the 1970s and 1980s.
How popular is Brandy?
Since 1880, 106,559 girls and 2,302 boys in the U.S. have been named Brandy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #37 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #808 in 1974. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Brandy FAQ
What does the name Brandy mean?
A female given name from English derived from brandy, an alcoholic liquor. Mostly seen in American usage during the 1970s and 1980s.
What is the origin of the name Brandy?
Brandy is listed as a name of English derived from brandy origin.
How popular is the name Brandy?
Since 1880, 106,559 girls and 2,302 boys in the U.S. have been named Brandy (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #37 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #808 in 1974. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Brandy a boy or girl name?
Brandy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 106,559 girls and 2,302 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.