Brady Unisex

Popularity: #292 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRAY-dee / /ˈbreɪ.di/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: 'spirited'; English: 'descendant of Brádach'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Brady has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Brádaigh, meaning 'descendant of Brádach'. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity as a first name in the 20th century. The name is often associated with qualities of liveliness and enthusiasm.

Trend Summary

Brady has seen a steady popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Bradee
  • Bradyson

International Variants

  • Brady (Irish)

Famous people named Brady

Brady Quinn is a former American football quarterback known for his time in the NFL.

Brady Hoke is an American football coach who has held head coaching positions at several universities.

Brady Tkachuk is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Ottawa Senators in the NHL.

Fictional characters named Brady

Brady Black is a character from the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives', known for his complex relationships.

Brady the Dog is a character in the animated series 'The Brady Bunch', often depicted as a loyal pet.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brady was first seen in the United States in 1883. Brady has ranked as high as #147 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Brady has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brady (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 97
10%
CA 87
9%
MI 66
6%
NY 54
5%
OH 53
5%
FL 51
5%
IL 50
5%
NC 46
5%
PA 42
4%
VA 33
3%
IN 30
3%
GA 29
3%
AZ 28
3%
MN 28
3%
MO 25
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18838
18846
18857
188613
18875
18889
188912
18909
18917
18928
18937
18945
189511
189613
189710
18988
189914
190011
190114
190214
190316
190416
190510
190614
190711
190819
190921
191021
191121
191230
191347
191449
191558
191667
191761
191859
191970
192094
192160
192269
192358
192485
192562
192667
192782
192858
192951
193067
193156
193259
193355
193457
193542
193653
193750
193860
193965
194051
194156
194258
194371
194456
194565
194682
194787
194886
194984
195099
195193
1952113
1953113
1954151
1955170
1956164
1957159
1958182
1959141
1960134
1961143
1962143
1963174
1964154
1965145
1966152
1967165
1968199
1969266
1970520
1971470
1972453
1973467
1974479
1975466
1976399
1977390
1978443
1979478
1980541
1981559
1982572
1983505
1984699
1985916
1986894
1987877
1988952
1989843
1990797
1991805
19921,204
19931,839
19941,848
19951,679
19961,915
19972,162
19982,095
19991,887
20001,884
20012,153
20022,659
20032,865
20043,369
20053,781
20064,086
20074,951
20084,815
20093,741
20103,235
20113,044
20122,860
20132,332
20142,093
20152,032
20161,753
20171,689
20181,383
20191,304
20201,089
20211,278
20221,222
20231,032
20241,098