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1974

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#4674

Peak Rank

514

Total Count

35

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Brodie

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

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.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brodie) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brodie)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* English

🏛️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

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Brodie](https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/74/Clan_member_crest_badge_-_Clan_Brodie.svg/330px-Clan_member_crest_badge_-_Clan_Brodie.svg.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=api&utm_content=thumbnail)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brodie)

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## The Story of Brodie

The earliest SSA record of Brodie as a baby boy name dates back to 1912, when 5 babies received it. 2008 was its biggest year on record, with 693 newborns named Brodie — #421 in the national rankings. About 35% of every Brodie on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Brodie ranks #934 for baby boys with 245 births, holding steady (-2%). All told, over 12K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

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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](/brody)
* Bratty
* Protei
* Prote
* Perotti
* [Brady](/brady)
* [Beretta](/beretta)
* Bowtie
* [Bertie](/bertie)
* Berty
* Broody
* [Brita](/brita)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Brodie

What does the name Brodie mean?

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.

What is the origin of the name Brodie?

Brodie has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.

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.

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## 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.

### Continue exploring 

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* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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