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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Brodie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Brodi|Brodrick
Scottish◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Brodie

◈

BROH-dee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#963
↓ Fading
Boy
#963
Popularity score: 31
↓ Fading
Peak
#810 in 2021
5yr
-121 ranks
Velocity
-121
Birth frequency
6.5 per 100,000 births
Girl
#9643
Popularity score: 7
↓ Fading
Peak
#6716 in 2023
5yr
-2927 ranks
Velocity
-2927
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #963 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Brodie

Popularity score: 31  ·  SSA Rank: #963

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9643 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Brodie

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9643

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-121 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Brodie scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScottishPlace nameCelticNatureUnisex2-syllableCoolModern-vintageNorse influence
Character
bold determinationloyal friendshipadventurous spiritconfident leadersteadfast courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Brodies

entertainingcharismaticengagingdynamicathletic
STRONG
High confidence

Brodie is a Scottish unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #963 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -121 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#963 · rare
Brodie at a Glance
Meaning:From the Scottish place name Brodie, likely derived from Old Norse 'bróðir' (brother) or a Pictish element meaning 'ditch' or 'watercourse.' Historically a Scottish clan name and surname.
Language root:Old Norse · Scottish Gaelic
Peak rank:#810 in 2021
5yr change:-121 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #963 · Girl #9643
Notable bearers
Brodie Smith
YouTuber and internet personality
Brodie Croyle
Former NFL quarterback
Brodie Tegeler
Television personality
Similar Sound
BrodyRory◈Rowan◈Corey◈Brady◈Grady◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈Finn◈Rowan◈Beckett◈Stellan◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelStellan◈Beckett◈Piper◈Rowan◈Sage◈
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Caspian◈
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Finn◈
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→ Stable
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Logan
Scottish · #46
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Brodie illustration
Name Intelligence
Brodie · Overview
Summary

Brodie is a Scottish unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #963 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Brodie carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 121 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
brodie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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