Brant
How to say it: BRANT · /ˈbrænt/
From Old English/Old High German meaning 'firebrand' or 'sword blade'; also a type of wild goose.
Brant was the 1,743rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 35 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 65% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,741 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,743 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 35 |
| Share of births | 1 in 51,005 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −65% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,741 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Brant 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 Brant is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Brant
- Brant Daugherty (born 1985)American actor
- Brant Bjork (born 1973)American rock musician
- Brant Parker (1920–2007)Cartoonist
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