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The name Brenda peaked for boys at #901 in 1961. Brenda is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Brenda is a girl's name of Celtic origin meaning "blade of a sword".

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First the heroine of Sir Walter Scott's 1822 novel <em>The Pirate</em>, then a glamorous 1940s debutante, then the troubled twin on Beverly Hills 90210, and now fading in favor of more modern Brenna, Briana, and Bryn. Much more likely to be worn by a mother or grandmother these days. The song "Brenda's Got a Baby" was late rap megastar Tupac's debut single.

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The name Brenda is currently ranked #915 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #11 in 1961. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in BRENDA, BRENDA, and BRENDA. Brenda is occasionally used for boys in 2007.

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