Bradnon
Prince or lord; from a rich valley.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Bradnon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bradnon today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bradnon births was 1987 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bradnon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bradnon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1987
6 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#6,181
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Bradnon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bradnon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bradnon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bradnon
The name Bradnon is a unique and intriguing one that has its origins in the ancient Celtic language. It is believed to have been derived from the old Celtic word "bradnos," which roughly translates to "broad" or "wide." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone with a broad or robust physical stature.
In the early medieval period, the name Bradnon was predominantly found in areas where Celtic cultures thrived, such as parts of modern-day Britain, Ireland, and France. While it is not explicitly mentioned in any major religious texts or ancient scriptures, some historians have speculated that the name may have held significance among certain Celtic pagan traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bradnon can be traced back to the 6th century AD, when a Celtic warrior bearing this name was said to have fought alongside King Arthur in the legendary Battle of Badon Hill. However, the historical accuracy of this account remains debatable.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Bradnon. One such figure was Bradnon of Gwynedd (c. 1150-1212), a Welsh nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the defense of his lands against English invasions during the late 12th century.
Another prominent Bradnon was Bradnon the Scribe (c. 1280-1352), a renowned Irish monk and calligrapher who produced exquisite illuminated manuscripts that are still celebrated for their artistry and craftsmanship today.
In the 15th century, Bradnon de Montfort (1412-1481), a French nobleman and diplomat, gained recognition for his skilled negotiation efforts during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
Moving forward to the 17th century, Bradnon O'Malley (1625-1691) was an Irish soldier who fought bravely in the Irish Confederate Wars, eventually rising to the rank of colonel in the Catholic Confederate Army.
Finally, in more recent times, Bradnon Faulkner (1897-1962) was a renowned American author and Nobel Prize laureate, best known for his masterful novels such as "The Sound and the Fury" and "Absalom, Absalom!"
While the name Bradnon may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical roots and unique Celtic origins continue to make it a captivating and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a deep sense of cultural heritage.
People
Bradnon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Bradnon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bradnon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bradnon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Bradnon a common name?
We classify Bradnon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bradnon most popular?
The single biggest year for Bradnon was 1987, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bradnon is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bradnon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bradnon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bradnon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bradnon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bradnon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bradnon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Bradnon?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.