Brad
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Broad; Wide
Background: The name Brad originates from the Old English word 'broad,' meaning 'broad' or 'wide.' This name is derived from the Germanic elements that convey similar meanings, emphasizing the significance of width in the context of its use.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#351
Total births
83,275
Most popular decade
1960s
(64,194 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-2,148 ranks)
Years in Top 100
1
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #909
- Peak year
- 1960
- Peak year births
- 2,647
- Peak rank
- #134
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 26
- Recent rank
- #4,055
Female
- First year
- 1955
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,828
- Peak year
- 1976
- Peak year births
- 16
- Peak rank
- #3,963
- Most recent year
- 1987
- Recent year births
- 10
- Recent rank
- #6,788
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).