Brandy
How to say it: BRAN-dee · /ˈbrændi/
From the Dutch 'brandewijn' (burnt wine), adopted as an English given name in the mid-20th century.
Brandy was the 1,707th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 53 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,007 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,707 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 53 |
| Share of births | 1 in 40,930 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,007 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Brandy peaked in the 1970s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brandy is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Brandy
- Brandy Norwood (born 1979)American singer, songwriter and actress
- Brandy Ledford (born 1969)American actress and model
- Brandy Clark (born 1977)American singer-songwriter
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