Brody

Brody is a Irish boy's name. Irish surname meaning "ditch" or possibly "muddy place." Has a friendly, approachable quality.

How popular is Brody in the United States?

In 2024, 1,608 boys in the United States were named Brody, making it the 224th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 93rd ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 6,319 births.

Records for Brody go back to 1954, and 80,456 babies have been given the name since.

What Brody means and where it comes from

Irish surname meaning "ditch" or possibly "muddy place." Has a friendly, approachable quality.

Brody is of Irish origin, described as modern in style.

Is Brody a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 1,608 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Brody

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brody mean?

Irish surname meaning "ditch" or possibly "muddy place." Has a friendly, approachable quality.

Where does the name Brody come from?

Brody is of Irish origin, and is usually described as modern in style.

How popular is Brody in the United States?

In 2024, 1,608 boys in the United States were named Brody, making it the 224th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Brody a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 1,608 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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