Brennan
Boy name · 31 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brennan: 31 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2006.
Brennan is an Irish surname turned first name, rooted in the Gaelic “Ó Braonáin,” meaning “descendant of Braonán.” The personal name Braonán itself likely derives from “braon,” meaning “teardrop” or “sorrow,” though another interpretation links it to “bren,” meaning “blade” or “sword.” The name gained modern visibility through actors like Walter Brennan, a three-time Oscar winner, and spiritual writer Brennan Manning, author of *
Boy 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20065 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7033 babies
- Total births
- 31since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 27%vs prior 5y