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Bren

Bren: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Meaning and origin of Bren

  • A female given name, clipping of Brenda.
  • A male given name, clipping of Brendan.

How popular is Bren?

7U.S. babies in 2025
#2683peak rank (1964)
736babies since 1880

Since 1880, 174 girls and 562 boys in the U.S. have been named Bren (24% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7794 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #2683 in 1964. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Bren FAQ

What does the name Bren mean?

A female given name, clipping of Brenda. A male given name, clipping of Brendan.

How popular is the name Bren?

Since 1880, 174 girls and 562 boys in the U.S. have been named Bren (24% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7794 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #2683 in 1964. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Bren a boy or girl name?

Bren is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (174 girls and 562 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.