Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Braddock

Name: Popularity of the name Braddock in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Braddock, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#2,763 (2013)

Total Babies

476

5-Yr Trend

-37%

1966

First Year

2024

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#2763

Peak Rank

476

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Braddock

Braddock first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 42 Braddocks were born — ranking #2,763 that year. As of 2026, Braddock ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 476 Braddocks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Braddock

Phonetically similar names — useful when Braddock is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Burdock
Baduk
Burdick
Breda
Broda
Braddy
Predic
Brada
Baroda
Pratic
Bradi
Brida

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braddock

What does the name Braddock mean?

Braddock is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Braddock in 2026?

In 2026, Braddock ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Braddock most popular?

Braddock reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #2,763 that year with 42 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Braddock most popular?

Braddock has historically been most popular in Colorado, Texas, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Braddock.

Is Braddock a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Braddock is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Braddock?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Braddock include Rexall, Doward, Laval. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Braddock

Braddock is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 476 births in the dataset. Braddock's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #2,763. Use the chart and map above to compare Braddock's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.