Brody
Scottish surname from the Brodie lands in Moray, of uncertain meaning, possibly “muddy place” or “ditch.”
Popularity, 1880–2025
Brody first shows up in the national records in 1954. It has ranked among the top 100 names for American boys in every year from 2008 to 2014. Its biggest year was 2008, when 6,299 newborn boys received the name, ranking it No. 70 nationally. In 2025 it ranked No. 236 for boys. All told, 81,960 Americans have been given the name since 1880.
Related names
Other spellings on record: Brodie (11,889), Brodey (1,181), Brodi (976), Brodee (742) (total births since 1880)
Explore Brody interactively →By the decade
| Decade | Births | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27 | No. 2942 |
| 1960s | 39 | No. 2985 |
| 1970s | 538 | No. 977 |
| 1980s | 1,225 | No. 635 |
| 1990s | 5,008 | No. 349 |
| 2000s | 26,690 | No. 70 |
| 2010s | 37,257 | No. 83 |
| 2020s | 10,894 | No. 178 |
Births and rank shown for boys, the sex more often given the name. The Social Security Administration omits name–year combinations with fewer than five births.
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Data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby-name file, 1880–2025.