Bradie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BRAY-dee /ˈbreɪdi/
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: derived from 'brave'; Irish: variant of Bríd, meaning 'strength'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bradie is of English origin, derived from a surname that evolved from the Old English word "brad," meaning "broad" or "wide," combined with the suffix "-ie," which is a diminutive form. This construction reflects a common practice in English of creating given names from surnames, particularly during the 19th century when surnames began to be adopted as first names.
The transition from surname to given name often involved the addition of affectionate diminutive suffixes, which contributed to the name's contemporary form. Historically, the use of surnames as first names gained traction in England during the late Middle Ages and the early modern period, particularly as the population grew and the need for distinct personal identifiers became more pronounced.
The name Bradie, while not widely documented in historical texts, fits into this broader trend of name evolution. The surname Bradie itself may have been borne by individuals in various regions of England, contributing to its eventual adoption as a first name.
Culturally, names derived from physical characteristics, such as "broad," often carry connotations of strength and stability. This symbolic resonance may have contributed to the name's endurance over time.
The diminutive form "Brady" is also associated with the name, providing an alternative that has been used in various contexts. While the name Bradie may not have significant historical figures or saints associated with it, its roots in the English language and its connection to broader naming traditions reflect a rich cultural heritage.
Famous people named Bradie
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Bradie Tennell is a figure skater best known for winning the 2018 U.S. National Championships, the 2018 Four Continents Championships, and competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bradie was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Bradie has ranked as high as #7104 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Bradie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Bradie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Bradie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Bradie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| 2011 | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| 2010 | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| 2009 | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| 2008 | 37 | 12 | 25 |
| 2007 | 31 | 10 | 21 |
| 2006 | 22 | 8 | 14 |
| 2005 | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| 2004 | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| 2003 | 23 | 6 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2000 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1998 | 27 | 5 | 22 |
| 1997 | 24 | 5 | 19 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1995 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1994 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1993 | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| 1992 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1991 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1984 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1929 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1927 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1926 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1925 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1924 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1921 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1920 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1916 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1915 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1914 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Bradie (2020)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |