Is Brandi a boy's or girl's name?

Brandi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 389 recorded births.

When was Brandi most popular?

Brandi reached its peak popularity in 1981 with 5,527 births that year. It is currently ranked #4290 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Brandi?

Brandi is currently ranked #4290 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 101,878 babies since 1949.

Brandi

A English name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysEnglishDeclining Also a pet name

#4290▼ 813in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from English, variant of Brandy.

Brandi is a girl's and boy's baby name of English origin, an alternate spelling of Brandy, ultimately derived from the Dutch brandewijn meaning 'burnt wine.' The -i ending gives it a distinctly 1970s–80s American styling.

Brandi rode the same wave of spirit-inspired baby names that made Brandy and Crystal popular in that era. Singer Brandi Carlile has kept the name in the public eye with a very different energy — raw, soulful, and deeply artistic — giving it a second cultural layer that feels wholly contemporary.

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Popularity Over Time

Brandi was #667 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4290, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Brandi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	253	#3268	▼
2010s	1,101	#2019	▼
2000s	4,059	#765	▼
1990s	22,956	#161	▼
1980s	42,890	#71	▲
1970s	29,077	#141	▲
1960s	1,465	#1329	▲
1950s	72	#4181	▲
1940s	5	#5313	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(73 years, 1949–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Brandi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	33	#4290	-12 (-26.7%)
2023	45	#3477	-11 (-19.6%)
2022	56	#2962	-8 (-12.5%)
2021	64	#2679	+9 (16.4%)
2020	55	#2934	-6 (-9.8%)
2019	61	#2757	+3 (5.2%)
2018	58	#2875	-20 (-25.6%)
2017	78	#2342	-4 (-4.9%)
2016	82	#2309	-26 (-24.1%)
2015	108	#1885	+25 (30.1%)
2014	83	#2255	-59 (-41.5%)
2013	142	#1540	-17 (-10.7%)
2012	159	#1437	-15 (-8.6%)
2011	174	#1336	+18 (11.5%)
2010	156	#1451	-45 (-22.4%)
2009	201	#1235	-50 (-19.9%)
2008	251	#1043	-23 (-8.4%)
2007	274	#979	+5 (1.9%)
2006	269	#973	-64 (-19.2%)
2005	333	#780	-78 (-19.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Brandi as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Brandi has also been given to 389 boys in the U.S. since 1972.

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Current rank

389

Total births

1979

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Brandi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Brandi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #4290. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Brandi has two lives

Brandi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1949–2024) · Methodology