Find out how popular the first name Brant has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brant by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Brant is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Brant being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 41 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Brant.

The history of the first name Brant

The name Brant is believed to have originated from the Old English word "brant," which means "burned" or "scorched." This name likely emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century.

The name Brant may have been given to individuals who lived in areas affected by fires or had a connection to occupations involving fire, such as blacksmiths or soldiers. It could also have been used as a descriptive name for someone with a tanned or sun-burned complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brant appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and households in England completed in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The book mentions a landowner named Brant in the county of Norfolk.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Brant. One of the most famous was Brant (1742-1807), a Mohawk military leader who fought for the British during the American Revolutionary War. He later became a prominent figure in the political affairs of the Six Nations.

Another notable Brant was Brant Vickers (1904-1988), an American actor and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the 1940s and 1950s. He is best known for his roles in westerns and musicals.

In the literary world, Brant Walker (1920-2009) was an American author and journalist who wrote several novels, including "Topaz," which was adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1969.

Brant Bjork (born 1973) is a contemporary American musician and singer-songwriter, known for his work with the stoner rock band Kyuss and his successful solo career.

Brant Gardner (born 1950) is an American author and scholar who has written extensively on the Book of Mormon and its historical and cultural context.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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