Boy nameCurrently #224 in the USFalling
Brody
//ˈbɹoʊdi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20085 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Brody's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Brody's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Brody |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 33 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1972 | 48 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 43 |
| 1975 | 66 |
| 1976 | 72 |
| 1977 | 62 |
| 1978 | 55 |
| 1979 | 80 |
| 1980 | 87 |
| 1981 | 86 |
| 1982 | 77 |
| 1983 | 63 |
| 1984 | 97 |
| 1985 | 192 |
| 1986 | 173 |
| 1987 | 154 |
| 1988 | 154 |
| 1989 | 145 |
| 1990 | 164 |
| 1991 | 231 |
| 1992 | 283 |
| 1993 | 488 |
| 1994 | 456 |
| 1995 | 596 |
| 1996 | 598 |
| 1997 | 684 |
| 1998 | 751 |
| 1999 | 763 |
| 2000 | 813 |
| 2001 | 848 |
| 2002 | 1,083 |
| 2003 | 1,470 |
| 2004 | 1,744 |
| 2005 | 2,052 |
| 2006 | 2,838 |
| 2007 | 4,242 |
| 2008 | 6,319 |
| 2009 | 5,410 |
| 2010 | 5,070 |
| 2011 | 5,097 |
| 2012 | 4,374 |
| 2013 | 4,347 |
| 2014 | 4,339 |
| 2015 | 3,763 |
| 2016 | 3,072 |
| 2017 | 2,568 |
| 2018 | 2,487 |
| 2019 | 2,258 |
| 2020 | 2,152 |
| 2021 | 2,044 |
| 2022 | 1,802 |
| 2023 | 1,810 |
| 2024 | 1,608 |
Brody through the decades
- Brody peaked in 2008, when 6,319 babies were named Brody in the US.
- The 2010s were Brody's strongest decade, averaging 3,738 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Brody has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Brody currently ranks #224 in the US and is cooling off.