UK boy's name
Brannon
An Old English name derived from 'bran' meaning "burned" or "fire".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Brannon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Brannon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 12 births.
This profile covers 107 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 106 living people in the UK are called Brannon. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Brannon ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 12 boys were registered as Brannon.
- • About 106 living people in the UK are estimated to have Brannon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
12 births
Estimated living
106
2026
Meaning
What does Brannon mean?
The name Brannon is an anglicized version of the Irish surname Ó Branáin, which is derived from the Gaelic word "bran" meaning "raven" or "crow." The name can be traced back to the early medieval period in Ireland, where it was originally a byname or descriptive nickname given to someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Brannon date back to the 12th century, appearing in Irish annals and chronicles. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Branan Ua Meaic, a notable Irish ecclesiastic who served as the Bishop of Clonfert in the late 12th century.
In the medieval era, the Ó Branáin family was prominent in County Sligo, Ireland, where they held lands and played a significant role in local politics and affairs. The name Brannon gained wider recognition in the 16th century with the birth of Brannon Ó Branáin (c. 1535-1610), a celebrated Irish poet and historian who composed works in both Irish and Latin.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Brannon. One such figure was John Brannon (1763-1837), an American soldier and pioneer who fought in the Revolutionary War and later settled in Kentucky. Another notable bearer was George Brannon (1829-1919), a Union Army officer during the American Civil War who later served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
In the realm of literature, the name Brannon is associated with the American writer and poet Brannon Costello (1893-1963), who was known for his works exploring themes of nature and rural life. Additionally, Brannon Braga (born 1964) is a renowned American screenwriter and producer best known for his work on popular science fiction series such as Star Trek and The Orville.
The name Brannon continues to be used in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries with Irish diaspora populations. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Ireland, the name has since transcended its cultural roots and has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Brannon over time
The chart below shows babies named Brannon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Brannon, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brannon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Brannon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4404 | 24 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2261 | 54 | 8 |
| 1990s | #1933 | 26 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Brannon
- 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
Brannon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Brannon in the UK right now?
In 2023, Brannon was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Brannon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 12 babies registered as Brannon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Brannon?
An Old English name derived from 'bran' meaning "burned" or "fire".
How many people are called Brannon in the UK?
A total of 107 babies have been registered as Brannon across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.