Brady
How to say it: BRAY-dee · /ˈbreɪdi/
From Irish surname 'O'Bradaigh', meaning 'descendant of Bradach', possibly from 'bradach' meaning 'spirited'.
Brady was the 326th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,071 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 47% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #367 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #326 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,071 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,095 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −47% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #367 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popular in the 2000s, Brady has faded well below that level. Projections suggest more softening ahead.
What goes with it
Bright crisp sounds give a lively snap. Connor aligns in energy and Tucker pairs with it for a brother.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brady is about 1 in 129.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
Ireland: #436.
Famous people named Brady
- Brady Corbet (born 1988)American film director and actor
- Brady Ellison (born 1988)American archer
- Brady Leman (born 1986)Canadian ski cross racer
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