Brady
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Spirited; Descendant of Brádach
Background: The name Brady originates from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Brádaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Brádach,' which is derived from the word 'brad,' translating to 'spirited' or 'broad.' This name has historical roots in Ireland, linking it to lineage and family heritage.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#322
Total births
97,775
Most popular decade
2000s
(104,343 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-114 ranks)
Years in Top 100
2
First recorded year
1883
Gender usage
97.9% male
2.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #677
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak year births
- 4,951
- Peak rank
- #93
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,098
- Recent rank
- #309
Female
- First year
- 1903
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,592
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 65
- Peak rank
- #2,637
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 42
- Recent rank
- #3,629
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).