Brannick
A masculine given name of Irish origin meaning "descendant of a freckled person".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Brannick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brannick today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brannick births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brannick. 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 Brannick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,327
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Brannick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brannick 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 Brannick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brannick
The given name Brannick is believed to have originated from the Irish Gaelic language, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period in Ireland. It is derived from the Gaelic words "brann," meaning "raven," and "oc," implying "young" or "little." The name's literal translation suggests "little raven" or "young raven."
In ancient Celtic folklore and mythology, the raven was a revered symbol, often associated with wisdom, prophecy, and the mystical realms. As such, the name Brannick may have held significance in early Irish culture, potentially bestowed upon children with the hope of imparting qualities of intelligence and intuition.
While no definitive historical records explicitly mention the name Brannick, its linguistic roots and association with the raven suggest it may have been in use among certain Irish clans or families during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Brannick was Brannick O'Malley, a prominent Irish poet and bard who lived in the 16th century. His skillful compositions and recitations of ancient tales and legends gained him recognition throughout Ireland.
Another notable figure was Brannick O'Connor, a courageous Irish warrior who fought alongside the legendary Red Hugh O'Donnell during the Nine Years' War against English forces in the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, Brannick O'Brien, a respected scholar and teacher, established a renowned school in County Clare, Ireland, where he taught classical languages and literature to the sons of wealthy families.
During the Irish Rebellion of 1798, Brannick Byrne, a charismatic orator and rebel leader, rallied his fellow countrymen to fight for Irish independence from British rule.
In the 19th century, Brannick Fitzgerald, a talented architect, left his mark on the landscape of Dublin with his innovative designs and contributions to the city's architectural heritage.
While the name Brannick may have lost some of its prominence in more recent times, its rich history and connection to Irish culture and folklore have endured, making it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name steeped in tradition and symbolism.
People
Brannick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brannick 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
Brannick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brannick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brannick 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Brannick a common name?
We classify Brannick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brannick most popular?
The single biggest year for Brannick was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brannick is about 13 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 Brannick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brannick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brannick 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 Brannick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brannick 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 Brannick 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 many people share the name Brannick?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.