Brody

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Ditch; Muddy Place

Background: The name Brody originates from the Irish and Scottish surname 'Brothaigh,' which means 'ditch' or 'muddy place.' This name historically referred to locations characterized by wet terrains or low-lying areas.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#364
Total births
80,456
Most popular decade
2000s (80,457 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-131 ranks)
Years in Top 100
7
First recorded year
1954

Gender usage

99.6% male 0.4% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1954
First year births
8
First year rank
#2,942
Peak year
2008
Peak year births
6,299
Peak rank
#70
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,608
Recent rank
#224

Female

First year
1995
First year births
6
First year rank
#11,782
Peak year
2007
Peak year births
23
Peak rank
#5,895
Most recent year
2022
Recent year births
12
Recent rank
#8,535

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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