Brant

Brant is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 28 boys in the United States.

Brant at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Brant

Brant belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Brant first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #519 in 1970, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 9,535 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brant in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#519 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Babies named Brant in 2024
28
Total since 1880
9,535

Brant in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2901 in 1998
Babies named Brant in 1998
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brant mean?

The meaning of Brant is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Brant a boy or girl name?

Brant is a boy name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brant?

Brant comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brant?

Brant first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #519 in 1970, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].