Brady Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The surname Brady dates back to medieval times and is particularly common in Northern Ireland​

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A Deep Dive

Brady Overview

Meaning

Descendant of Brádach, spirited, large-chested, broad eyes

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Originated from the Irish surname “Ó Brádaigh,” meaning “descendant of Brádach,” with “brádach” meaning “spirited” or “broad.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈbreɪdi/

Popularity

Brady is favored in the USA, Australia, and Canada. In 2023, Brady ranked #260 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Spirited, dynamic, friendly
A Deep Dive

Brady Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Bradey, Bradie, Braedy, Bradlee, Bradleigh

Common Nicknames

Braddie, Bradi, Brae, Braddy, Braidy

Diminutives

Brad, B, Bray, Ray, Dee

Famous People

  • Brady Ellison
    (American Archer)
  • Brady Tkachuk
    (American Hockey Player)
  • Brady Corbet
    (American Actor)
  • Brady Poppinga
    (American Football Player)
  • Brady Bluhm
    (American Actor)
  • Brady Noon
    (American Child Actor)
  • Brady Manek
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Brady Smith
    (American Artist and Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Greg Brady
    ("The Brady Bunch," TV Series)
  • Brady Black
    ("Days of Our Lives," TV Series)
  • Tom Brady
    ("Living with Tom," TV Show)
  • Brady
    ("Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," Film)
  • "Brady Bunch Movie"
    (Film)

Places

  • Brady City
    (Texas, USA)
  • Brady Lake Village
    (Ohio, USA)
  • Brady Township
    (Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Brady Mountain
    (Arkansas, USA)
  • Brady Creek Tributary
    (Texas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Brady?

Brady is associated with “broad” or “spirited.” It suggests a personality characterized by generosity and a lively, adventurous spirit.

What Is the Origin of The Name Brady?

The name Brady has Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic surname “Ó Brádaigh,” meaning “descendant of Brádach.” The word “Brádach” translates to “large-chested” or “spirited,” highlighting its roots in ancient Gaelic culture.

Brady Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Brady in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2722021#2822022#3232023
Top 3 Rankings#932007#942008#1062006

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Brady

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023323
(-41 from 2022)
1030
(-190 from 2022)
0.05625
2022282
(-10 from 2021)
1220
(-58 from 2021)
0.06514
2021272
(+32 from 2020)
1278
(+190 from 2020)
0.06821
2020304
(-30 from 2019)
1088
(-216 from 2019)
0.05882
2019274
(-13 from 2018)
1304
(-79 from 2018)
0.06785
2018261
(-35 from 2017)
1383
(-305 from 2017)
0.07115
2017226
(-4 from 2016)
1688
(-65 from 2016)
0.08529
2016222
(-24 from 2015)
1753
(-279 from 2015)
0.08654
2015198
(-3 from 2014)
2032
(-61 from 2014)
0.09939
2014195
(-20 from 2013)
2093
(-239 from 2013)
0.10214
2013175
(-39 from 2012)
2332
(-528 from 2012)
0.11541
2012136
(-1 from 2011)
2860
(-184 from 2011)
0.14094
2011135
(-9 from 2010)
3044
(-191 from 2010)
0.14985
2010126
(-16 from 2009)
3235
(-506 from 2009)
0.15747
2009110
(-16 from 2008)
3741
(-1074 from 2008)
0.17639
200894
(-1 from 2007)
4815
(-136 from 2007)
0.22083
200793
(+13 from 2006)
4951
(+865 from 2006)
0.22351
2006106
(+4 from 2005)
4086
(+305 from 2005)
0.18637
2005110
(+12 from 2004)
3781
(+412 from 2004)
0.17773
2004122
(+20 from 2003)
3369
(+504 from 2003)
0.15941
2003142
(+5 from 2002)
2865
(+206 from 2002)
0.13635
2002147
(+27 from 2001)
2659
(+506 from 2001)
0.12866
2001174
(+15 from 2000)
2153
(+269 from 2000)
0.10409
2000189
(-5 from 1999)
1884
(-3 from 1999)
0.09022
1999184
(-21 from 1998)
1887
(-208 from 1998)
0.09255
1998163
(-4 from 1997)
2095
(-67 from 1997)
0.10332
1997159
(+17 from 1996)
2162
(+247 from 1996)
0.10822
1996176
(+12 from 1995)
1915
(+236 from 1995)
0.09557
1995188
(-15 from 1994)
1679
(-169 from 1994)
0.08348
1994173
(+1 from 1993)
1848
(+9 from 1993)
0.09066
1993174
(+64 from 1992)
1839
(+635 from 1992)
0.08903
1992238
(+82 from 1991)
1204
(+399 from 1991)
0.05736
1991320
(-5 from 1990)
805
(+8 from 1990)
0.03798
1990315
(-24 from 1989)
797
(-46 from 1989)
0.03703
1989291
(-45 from 1988)
843
(-109 from 1988)
0.04022
1988246
(+9 from 1987)
952
(+73 from 1987)
0.04755
1987255
(-4 from 1986)
879
(-15 from 1986)
0.04507
1986251
(-3 from 1985)
894
(-22 from 1985)
0.04652
1985248
(+43 from 1984)
916
(+217 from 1984)
0.04760
1984291
(+60 from 1983)
699
(+194 from 1983)
0.03725
1983351
(-17 from 1982)
505
(-67 from 1982)
0.02710
1982334
(-2 from 1981)
572
(+13 from 1981)
0.03031
1981332
(+8 from 1980)
559
(+18 from 1980)
0.03002
1980340
(+26 from 1979)
541
(+63 from 1979)
0.02917
1979366
(-2 from 1978)
478
(+35 from 1978)
0.02668
1978364
(+33 from 1977)
443
(+53 from 1977)
0.02593
1977397
(-11 from 1976)
390
(-9 from 1976)
0.02282
1976386
(-28 from 1975)
399
(-67 from 1975)
0.02444
1975358
(-8 from 1974)
466
(-13 from 1974)
0.02872
1974350
(+8 from 1973)
479
(+12 from 1973)
0.02938
1973358
(+11 from 1972)
467
(+14 from 1972)
0.02894
1972369
(+3 from 1971)
453
(-17 from 1971)
0.02706
1971372
(-14 from 1970)
470
(-50 from 1970)
0.02585
1970358
(+113 from 1969)
520
(+254 from 1969)
0.02730
1969471
(+67 from 1968)
266
(+67 from 1968)
0.01454
1968538
(+50 from 1967)
199
(+34 from 1967)
0.01121
1967588
(+15 from 1966)
165
(+13 from 1966)
0.00927
1966603
(+26 from 1965)
152
(+7 from 1965)
0.00836
1965629
(-4 from 1964)
145
(-9 from 1964)
0.00765
1964625
(-29 from 1963)
154
(-20 from 1963)
0.00760
1963596
(+51 from 1962)
174
(+31 from 1962)
0.00843
1962647
(+9 from 1961)
143
No change from 1961
0.00680
1961656
(+18 from 1960)
143
(+9 from 1960)
0.00663
1960674
(-25 from 1959)
134
(-7 from 1959)
0.00619
1959649
(-75 from 1958)
141
(-41 from 1958)
0.00651
1958574
(+34 from 1957)
182
(+23 from 1957)
0.00845
1957608
(-14 from 1956)
159
(-5 from 1956)
0.00726
1956594
(-27 from 1955)
164
(-6 from 1955)
0.00764
1955567
(+33 from 1954)
170
(+19 from 1954)
0.00813
1954600
(+77 from 1953)
151
(+39 from 1953)
0.00730
1953677
(-28 from 1952)
112
(-2 from 1952)
0.00559
1952649
(+70 from 1951)
114
(+21 from 1951)
0.00578
1951719
(-34 from 1950)
93
(-6 from 1950)
0.00486
1950685
(+64 from 1949)
99
(+15 from 1949)
0.00544
1949749
(-27 from 1948)
84
(-2 from 1948)
0.00466
1948722
(+15 from 1947)
86
(-1 from 1947)
0.00482
1947737
(-16 from 1946)
87
(+5 from 1946)
0.00468
1946721
(+40 from 1945)
82
(+17 from 1945)
0.00497
1945761
(+80 from 1944)
65
(+9 from 1944)
0.00474
1944841
(-67 from 1943)
56
(-15 from 1943)
0.00403
1943774
(+84 from 1942)
71
(+13 from 1942)
0.00488
1942858
(-11 from 1941)
58
(+2 from 1941)
0.00412
1941847
(+35 from 1940)
56
(+5 from 1940)
0.00446
1940882
(-137 from 1939)
51
(-14 from 1939)
0.00430
1939745
(+54 from 1938)
65
(+5 from 1938)
0.00574
1938799
(+70 from 1937)
60
(+10 from 1937)
0.00528
1937869
(-37 from 1936)
50
(-3 from 1936)
0.00457
1936832
(+148 from 1935)
53
(+11 from 1935)
0.00498
1935980
(-152 from 1934)
42
(-15 from 1934)
0.00393
1934828
(+6 from 1933)
57
(+2 from 1933)
0.00537
1933834
(-5 from 1932)
55
(-4 from 1932)
0.00539
1932829
(+12 from 1931)
59
(+3 from 1931)
0.00549
1931841
(-60 from 1930)
56
(-11 from 1930)
0.00523
1930781
(+159 from 1929)
67
(+16 from 1929)
0.00593
1929940
(-68 from 1928)
51
(-7 from 1928)
0.00460
1928872
(-156 from 1927)
58
(-24 from 1927)
0.00508
1927716
(+87 from 1926)
82
(+15 from 1926)
0.00706
1926803
(+40 from 1925)
67
(+5 from 1925)
0.00585
1925843
(-127 from 1924)
62
(-23 from 1924)
0.00538
1924716
(+180 from 1923)
85
(+27 from 1923)
0.00727
1923896
(-87 from 1922)
58
(-11 from 1922)
0.00512
1922809
(+92 from 1921)
69
(+9 from 1921)
0.00613
1921901
(-248 from 1920)
60
(-34 from 1920)
0.00527
1920653
(+121 from 1919)
94
(+24 from 1919)
0.00854
1919774
(+81 from 1918)
70
(+11 from 1918)
0.00689
1918855
(-51 from 1917)
59
(-2 from 1917)
0.00563
1917804
(-60 from 1916)
61
(-6 from 1916)
0.00636
1916744
(+47 from 1915)
67
(+9 from 1915)
0.00726
1915791
(-40 from 1914)
58
(+9 from 1914)
0.00658
1914751
(-103 from 1913)
49
(+2 from 1913)
0.00717
1913648
(+152 from 1912)
47
(+17 from 1912)
0.00876
1912800
(-111 from 1911)
30
(+9 from 1911)
0.00665
1911689
(-55 from 1910)
21
No change from 1910
0.00870
1910634
(-60 from 1909)
21
No change from 1909
0.01007
1909574
(+11 from 1908)
21
(+2 from 1908)
0.01187
1908585
(+230 from 1907)
19
(+8 from 1907)
0.01142
1907815
(-175 from 1906)
11
(-3 from 1906)
0.00694
1906640
(+146 from 1905)
14
(+4 from 1905)
0.00972
1905786
(-220 from 1904)
10
(-6 from 1904)
0.00698
1904566
(-16 from 1903)
16
No change from 1903
0.01155
1903550
(+33 from 1902)
16
(+2 from 1902)
0.01237
1902583
(-47 from 1901)
14
No change from 1901
0.01055
1901536
(+249 from 1900)
14
(+3 from 1900)
0.01211
1900785
(-264 from 1899)
11
(-3 from 1899)
0.00678
1899521
(+283 from 1898)
14
(+6 from 1898)
0.01215
1898804
(-123 from 1897)
8
(-2 from 1897)
0.00606
1897681
(-89 from 1896)
10
(-3 from 1896)
0.00820
1896592
(+48 from 1895)
13
(+2 from 1895)
0.01007
1895640
(+434 from 1894)
11
(+6 from 1894)
0.00869
18941074
(-238 from 1893)
5
(-2 from 1893)
0.00400
1893836
(-44 from 1892)
7
(-1 from 1892)
0.00578
1892792
(-26 from 1891)
8
(+1 from 1891)
0.00609
1891766
(-99 from 1890)
7
(-2 from 1890)
0.00641
1890667
(-118 from 1889)
9
(-3 from 1889)
0.00752
1889549
(+155 from 1888)
12
(+3 from 1888)
0.01008
1888704
(+217 from 1887)
9
(+4 from 1887)
0.00693
1887921
(-409 from 1886)
5
(-8 from 1886)
0.00457
1886512
(+253 from 1885)
13
(+6 from 1885)
0.01092
1885765
(+83 from 1884)
7
(+1 from 1884)
0.00604
1884848
(-171 from 1883)
6
(-2 from 1883)
0.00489
1883677
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00711
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Brady

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2982021#3372022#3652023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4012021#4002022#4032023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1772021#2182022#2712023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2582021#2032022#2892023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1382021#1662022#1832023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2522021#3042022#3742023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2292021#2312022#2472023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1822021#2412022#2302023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2512021#2912022#3672023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3972021#3432022#3452023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2522021#2612022#3762023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2462021#3352022#3282023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2572021#2172022#4222023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2102021#2192022#3382023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3572021#2722022#3062023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3302021#2372022#4432023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2702021#2492022#2722023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4102021#4812022#5402023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2062021#2302022#1872023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3092021#3902022#2952023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3172021#2002022#2732023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2112021#2182022#2762023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2632021#1892022#2252023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2952021#4382022#2842023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3172021#3672022#4322023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2782021#4052022#3012023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3222021#3852022#3322023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2742021#3802022#4692023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2852021#3272022#2832023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3492021#2642022#2892023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2892019#2922021#3132022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2242016#1872019#2512023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2252021#2432022#2652023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2572021#3192022#2372023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2572021#2912022#2252023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3142020#1602021#4112023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1612020#1882021#2032023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3512021#2972022#3142023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1272013#1042015#1652018

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2072021#2122022#4282023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1892021#2172022#2042023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2032018#2262019#1332022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2992019#3252020#4372022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1322018#1702019#1822021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1022010#1292012#1252018

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2542014#2842015#2652018

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1692012#1302014#1192016

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1572018#1962020#1992022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#932015#1322016#1182017

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1362012#1682013#2242015

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1832009#2132013#1642023

Popularity Rankings for Brady in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2642004#2652005#3412006

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3062021#2732022#3502023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4332018#3552019#4772021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3871999#3642000#3782003

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5472017#6352018#7412020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9602020#7992021#7772022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8312009#9472012#9142016

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Brady a Name for Boys or Girls?

Brady is generally considered a boy’s name, rooted in its historical use among Irish male descendants.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Brady

Brady in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Brady Ellison (Archer, born 1988): An American archer who has won multiple medals at the Olympics and World Archery Championships.
  • Brady Tkachuk (Hockey Player, born 1999): An American professional ice hockey player and alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators in the NHL.
  • Brady Corbet (Actor, born 1988): An American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in indie films and his directorial work.
  • Brady Poppinga (Football Player, born 1979): A former American football linebacker who played in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers and won a Super Bowl.
  • Brady Bluhm (Actor, born 1983): An American actor recognized for his role as Billy in the "Dumb and Dumber" movies.
  • Brady Noon (Actor, born 2005): An American child actor who starred in the film "Good Boys" and the TV series "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers."
  • Brady Manek (Basketball Player, born 1998): An American basketball player who played college basketball for the University of North Carolina.
  • Brady Smith (Artist and Actor, born 1971): An American artist and actor, husband of actress Tiffani Thiessen.
  • Greg Brady ("The Brady Bunch," 1969 TV Series): The eldest son in the iconic blended family, navigating teenage life and family dynamics.
  • Brady Black ("Days of Our Lives," 1965 TV Series): A complex character involved in numerous dramatic storylines in the long-running soap opera.
  • Tom Brady ("Living with Tom," 2020 TV Show): A reality show following the life and career of the famous NFL quarterback.
  • Brady ("Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," 1984 Film): A minor character in this adventurous journey of the famous archaeologist.
  • "Brady Bunch Movie" (1995 Film): A comedic adaptation of the classic TV series, bringing the Brady family to the big screen.
  • Mike Brady ("The Brady Bunch," 1969 TV Series): The wise and loving father of the Brady family, always ready with advice and support.
  • Brady ("Brady's Run," 1976 Novel): A suspenseful thriller featuring a protagonist named Brady on the run from the law.
  • Brady Hartsfield ("Mr. Mercedes," 2017 TV Series): The main antagonist, a twisted and intelligent serial killer in the series based on Stephen King's novel.
  • Brady City (Texas, USA): A city in central Texas, often referred to as the "Heart of Texas."
  • Brady Park (Oklahoma, USA): A public park in Tulsa, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Brady Street (Wisconsin, USA): A vibrant street in Milwaukee, known for its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
  • Brady Lake (Ohio, USA): A village in Portage County, named after the nearby lake of the same name.
  • Brady Tunnel (West Virginia, USA): An old railroad tunnel located in the town of Tunnelton.
  • Brady Township (Pennsylvania, USA): A township in Clearfield County, featuring rural landscapes and small communities.
  • Brady Mountain (Arkansas, USA): A mountain located in the Ouachita National Forest, offering hiking trails and scenic views.
  • Brady Creek (Minnesota, USA): A stream in Beltrami County, contributing to the local watershed.
  • Brady Reservoir (Nebraska, USA): A man-made lake providing opportunities for fishing and boating.

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