Brandol
An invented name possibly derived from the English word "brand" or "bran."
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Brandol. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brandol today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brandol births was 2005 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brandol. 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.
People living today
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
2005
12 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2010 SSA rank
#9,826
Tracked since 1996
Census
Brandol in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 136 people with the first name Brandol, which placed it at #47,733 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#47,733
National first-name rank
People counted
136
136 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
88.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brandol
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Brandol is Hispanic at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Black (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Brandol described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Brandol at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino88.2% · 120
- White5.9% · 8
- Black or African American5.9% · 8
Popularity
Brandol: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brandol from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 88 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brandol 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 Brandol during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brandol
The name Brandol is an intriguing one with its origins rooted in the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe. Derived from the Old Norse word "brandr," meaning "sword" or "fiery," and the suffix "-ol," which denotes someone who possesses a particular quality, the name Brandol can be interpreted as "one who wields a fiery sword" or "one who is fiery."
This name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 8th century, where it appeared in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical tales and legends. In these sagas, Brandol was often associated with fierce warriors and brave individuals who displayed unwavering courage and determination in battle.
One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Brandol the Fearless, a renowned Viking chieftain who lived in the late 9th century. His exploits and daring raids earned him a formidable reputation among his contemporaries, and he was celebrated in numerous skaldic poems and tales of the time.
In the 11th century, a man named Brandol the Scholar gained prominence as a renowned scholar and scribe in the Benedictine monasteries of northern Europe. His extensive knowledge and meticulous transcription of ancient texts helped preserve many invaluable works of literature and philosophy for future generations.
During the Crusades, a knight named Brandol of Antioch distinguished himself in the battles against the Saracens in the Holy Land. His bravery and skill in combat were widely acclaimed, and he was awarded lands and titles for his service to the Christian cause.
In the 14th century, a German nobleman named Brandol von Sternberg was a prominent figure in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. He served as a trusted advisor and diplomat, playing a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between various European kingdoms.
Throughout the centuries, the name Brandol has continued to be used, albeit less frequently, across various cultures and regions. Its strong, fiery connotations have endured, reflecting the qualities of strength, determination, and courage associated with those who bear this name.
People
Brandol + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brandol as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brandol: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brandol?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brandol 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Brandol a common name?
We classify Brandol as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brandol most popular?
The single biggest year for Brandol was 2005, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brandol is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Brandol in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 136 people with the name Brandol, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #47,733 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Brandol in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Brandol?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Brandol leans strongly male. 132 people counted with this name were male (97.1%), compared with 4 female bearers (2.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Brandol?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Brandol is Hispanic at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Black (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Brandol most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Brandol in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (120 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Brandol in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brandol a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brandol 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 Brandol still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brandol 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 Brandol 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.
How many people are called Brandol?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.