Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Broadus

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

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#1,287 (1924)

Total Babies

905

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1900

First Year

2013

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#1287

Peak Rank

905

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Broadus

Broadus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1900, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 32 Broaduss were born — ranking #1,287 that year. As of 2026, Broadus ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 905 Broaduss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Broadus

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

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Broaddus
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Brettice
Brody
Burritos
Protests
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Broadus

What does the name Broadus mean?

Broadus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Broadus in 2026?

In 2026, Broadus ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Broadus most popular?

Broadus reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #1,287 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

Broadus has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Broadus.

Is Broadus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Broadus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Broadus include Fredie, Gorman, Duard. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Broadus

Broadus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 905 births in the dataset. Broadus's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #1,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Broadus'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.