UK boy's name
Brandyn
Variant form of Brandon, a masculine name of English origin meaning "broom hill".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Brandyn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Brandyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3987, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 9 births.
This profile covers 59 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1999 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 129 living people in the UK are called Brandyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Brandyn ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 9 boys were registered as Brandyn.
- • Brandyn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #590 in 2013.
- • About 129 living people in the UK are estimated to have Brandyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3987
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
2002
9 births
Estimated living
129
2026
Meaning
What does Brandyn mean?
The name Brandyn has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old English word "bran," meaning "brand" or "sword," combined with the suffix "-yn," which was a common ending for masculine names during that era. The name was initially used by Anglo-Saxon tribes inhabiting the regions that are now parts of modern-day England and Scotland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brandyn can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry refers to a landowner named Brandyn de Welby, whose estate was located in the county of Leicestershire.
In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Brandyn de Bois fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. He was celebrated for his bravery and skill in battle, and his name was immortalized in several contemporary chronicles and ballads.
During the Middle Ages, the name Brandyn was particularly popular among noble families in England and France. Notable individuals bearing this name include Brandyn de Montfort (1238-1265), a member of the powerful Montfort family and a key figure in the Second Barons' War against King Henry III.
In the 14th century, a renowned English scholar and theologian named Brandyn Kyngeston (1292-1363) gained fame for his contributions to the study of canon law and his role in the founding of the University of Cambridge.
Another notable figure was Brandyn Fitzalan (1347-1419), a powerful English nobleman and military commander who served as Lord Marshal of England under King Henry IV. He played a crucial role in the suppression of the Welsh Revolt led by Owain Glyndŵr.
While the name Brandyn has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon tradition, it has been adopted and adapted across various cultures and languages over the centuries. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its strong, masculine connotations and its association with historical figures known for their valor, leadership, and scholarly pursuits.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Brandyn over time
The chart below shows babies named Brandyn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Brandyn, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brandyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Brandyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4333 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2586 | 46 | 8 |
| 1990s | #1850 | 6 | 1 |
Geography
Where Brandyn is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Brandyn. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Brandyn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #590 in 2013.
Across the UK
Brandyn in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#590 in 2013
14 years of NRS records, 71 total registered
Related
Names similar to Brandyn
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Brandyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Brandyn in the UK right now?
In 2012, Brandyn was ranked #3987 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Brandyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 9 babies registered as Brandyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Brandyn?
Variant form of Brandon, a masculine name of English origin meaning "broom hill".
How many people are called Brandyn in the UK?
A total of 59 babies have been registered as Brandyn across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 71 more in Scotland.
Where is Brandyn most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Brandyn ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #590 in 2013. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.