Brody
How to say it: BROH-dee · /ˈbroʊdi/
From a Scottish and Irish surname derived from a place name, from Gaelic 'brothaigh' meaning 'muddy place' or 'ditch'.
Brody was the 232nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,492 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 58% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #288 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #232 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,492 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,944 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −58% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #288 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Use slipped after the 2010s peak for Brody. Still well used though well below that high, it is likely to drift lower in the next few years.
What goes with it
Bright and snappy in two syllables with a crisp bite. Logan shares its style, and Brod works as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brody is about 1 in 81.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
England and Wales: #106. Ireland: #147.
Famous people named Brody
- Brody Jenner (born 1983)American reality television personality and model
- Brody Stevens (1970–2019)American comedian
- Brody Malone (born 2000)American gymnast
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