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Brandy

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAN-dee /ˈbræn.di/High

Meaning: Variously a short form of Brandon ('broom-covered hill') and the word brandy (the spirit, from Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt wine'); used for both sexes (chiefly female); here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Brandon short form / the drink: Brandy. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'BRAN-dee').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningVariously a short form of Brandon ('broom-covered hill') and the word brandy (the spirit, from Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt wine'); used for both sexes (chiefly female); here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6872 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,297

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519512024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brandy is variously a short form of Brandon ('broom-covered hill') and the word brandy, the spirit (from Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt wine'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, chiefly female, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'BRAN-dee').

In the U.S. it now leans strongly female. Rare for boys, a-Brandon-short-form at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Brandy is variously a short form of Brandon ('broom-covered hill') and the word for the spirit (from Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt wine') — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, chiefly female (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BRAN-dee').
Overall data confidence 35%
References — Brandy — unisex; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brandy mean?

Brandy is variously a short form of Brandon ('broom hill') and the word for the spirit; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Brandy?

It's said BRAN-dee /ˈbræn.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brandy a boy or girl name?

Brandy is used for both sexes (chiefly female); this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Brandy?

Brandy is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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