Brandis is of German origin, derived from the surname Brandeis, which is occupational in nature and refers to someone who worked as a maker of branding irons. The name Brandis has been used as both a first name and a surname for centuries. It is composed of two elements: 'brand', meaning fire or burn, and '-is', a suffix denoting association or relation. This unique name has gained popularity in recent years due to its distinctive sound and strong, fiery connotation.
The name Brandis peaked in popularity between 1976 and 1981, with a significant spike in births in 1981 (112 births). However, since the late 1980s, the number of annual births has consistently declined, reaching as low as 5 births in some recent years. Overall, there have been 730 recorded births for the name Brandis from 1971 to 2013.