Brenham
Brenham is a boy baby name. Ranked #15,978 in the US, popular nicknames include Bre, Bry, and Breie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Brenham first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 68 babies have been named Brenham in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brenham is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #15,978 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,978
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Brenham
Brenham is a boy name .
Brenham is currently ranked #15,978 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brenham include Bre, Bry, Breie, and Brenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Brenham include Brendan, Brennan, Brent, Brentley, Brenton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis