Boy · #934 in 2026

Brodie

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

Brodie can be a given name or a surname of Scottish origin, and a location in Moray, Scotland, its meaning is uncertain; it is not clear if Brodie, as a word, has its origins in the Gaelic or Pictish languages. In 2012 this name became the 53rd most popular boys' name in Scotland. The given name originates from the surname.

Current Rank

#934

Peak Rank

#421 (2008)

Total Babies

12K

5-Yr Trend

-2%

1974

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#4674

Peak Rank

514

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Brodie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Main article: Clan Brodie The lands of Brodie are in Scotland , between Morayshire and Nairnshire , on the modern border that separates the Scottish Highlands and Moray . In the time of the Picts (pre 10th century), this location was at the heart of the Kingdom of Moravia . Early references show that the Brodie lands to be governed by a Tòiseach ; in Scottish Gaelic, Tòiseach translates as "chieftain" or "clan chief", later to become Thane . Part of the Brodie lands were originally Temple Lands , owned by the order of the Knights Templar . It is uncertain if the Brodies took their name from th

The Story of Brodie

Brodie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 693 Brodies were born — ranking #421 that year. As of 2026, Brodie ranks #934 for baby boys with 245 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 12K Brodies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Brodie

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

Brody
Bratty
Protei
Prote
Perotti
Brady
Beretta
Bowtie
Bertie
Berty
Broody
Brita

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brodie

What does the name Brodie mean?

How popular is Brodie in 2026?

In 2026, Brodie ranks #934 among boys' names in the U.S., with 245 babies given the name that year.

When was Brodie most popular?

Brodie reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #421 that year with 693 babies given the name.

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

Brodie has historically been most popular in Alabama, Wyoming, New Hampshire. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Brodie.

Is Brodie a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Brodie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Brodie include Emmitt, Leonidas, Fredric. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Brodie

Brodie is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 12K births in the dataset. Brodie's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #421. Use the chart and map above to compare Brodie'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.