Brenna
Brenna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Brenna
- A female given name.
Etymology
An American coinage used since the 1970s, possibly based on the male given name Brennan or Brendan.
How popular is Brenna?
Since 1880, 29,371 girls in the U.S. have been named Brenna. Its highest rank for girls was #235 in 1995. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Brenna
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Brenna
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Brenna FAQ
What does the name Brenna mean?
A female given name. An American coinage used since the 1970s, possibly based on the male given name Brennan or Brendan.
How popular is the name Brenna?
Since 1880, 29,371 girls in the U.S. have been named Brenna. Its highest rank for girls was #235 in 1995. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Brenna a boy or girl name?
Brenna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 29,371 girls and 0 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.