Brody Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Brody is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Brody?
Brody is spelled B-R-O-D-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Brody at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Brody may derive from a Scottish surname meaning “ditch” or “muddy place.”
- Origin
- Brody is commonly associated with Scottish origins and is derived from a surname linked to geographical features such as ditches or muddy areas.
- Pronunciation
- BROH-dee · 2 syllables
Brody Popularity in 2025
Rank#236
Recorded Births1,492
- Boys usage fell 12 places to #236 and recorded 123 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Brody Mean?
Brody may derive from a Scottish surname meaning “ditch” or “muddy place.”
Origin: Brody is commonly associated with Scottish origins and is derived from a surname linked to geographical features such as ditches or muddy areas.
How Do You Pronounce Brody?
PronunciationBROH-dee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Brody?
- History
- The name Brody has been used as both a surname and given name, with usage recorded in Scottish contexts.
Brody Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,492 | #236 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,615 | #224 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,811 | #204 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,791 | #207 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,037 | #186 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,148 | #178 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,247 | #172 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,483 | #157 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,554 | #152 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,062 | #135 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17 | #6,977 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,747 | #106 |
| 2014 | Girls | 12 | #8,966 |
| 2014 | Boys | 4,327 | #93 |
| 2013 | Girls | 10 | #10,235 |
| 2013 | Boys | 4,337 | #94 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
When Was Brody Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
6,299 recorded births
National rank #70
2009 · Boys
5,392 recorded births
National rank #77
2011 · Boys
5,078 recorded births
National rank #83
2010 · Boys
5,056 recorded births
National rank #83
Where Brody Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #125 | 9 |
| MT | #127 | 10 |
| NH | #145 | 10 |
| MI | #153 | 66 |
| MN | #156 | 42 |
| NJ | #157 | 63 |
| KY | #163 | 33 |
| DE | #168 | 6 |