Broderick Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BROH-drik //ˈbroʊ.dər.ɪk//
Origin: Irish; English
Meaning: Irish: son of the brother; English: brother
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Broderick has its roots in the Welsh language, deriving from the name "Brodri" or "Broderic," which is composed of the elements "bro" meaning "slope" or "hill" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "king." This etymological foundation suggests a meaning akin to "ruler of the hill." The name made its way into English through the Norman influence in Wales, particularly during the medieval period when the Normans brought many Welsh names into broader use in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Historically, the name Broderick appears in various forms throughout the centuries, with notable mentions in Welsh genealogies and records from the 12th century onwards.
It is associated with several historical figures, including the Welsh prince Broderick ap Rhys, who lived during the 13th century. The name gained further recognition through its appearance in literature and folklore, contributing to its cultural significance in Welsh and English heritage.
The name's presence in historical texts and its connection to nobility helped solidify its status in the region. Culturally, Broderick carries connotations of leadership and authority, reflective of its meaning.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing strength and nobility. Its diminutive form, "Brodie," has also been used, although it is less historically prominent.
The enduring nature of Broderick can be attributed to its strong linguistic roots and the historical narratives that have woven it into the fabric of Welsh and English identity.
Famous people named Broderick
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Broderick Crawford is an actor best known for All the King's Men, The Mob, and Highway 301.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Broderick was first seen in the United States in 1950.
Broderick has ranked as high as #1125 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Broderick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Broderick 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 Broderick was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Broderick (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 |
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 Broderick.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2019 | 103 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2017 | 147 |
| 2016 | 156 |
| 2015 | 158 |
| 2014 | 215 |
| 2013 | 196 |
| 2012 | 230 |
| 2011 | 203 |
| 2010 | 205 |
| 2009 | 253 |
| 2008 | 231 |
| 2007 | 229 |
| 2006 | 223 |
| 2005 | 196 |
| 2004 | 169 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2002 | 145 |
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2000 | 129 |
| 1999 | 144 |
| 1998 | 142 |
| 1997 | 148 |
| 1996 | 175 |
| 1995 | 185 |
| 1994 | 142 |
| 1993 | 143 |
| 1992 | 136 |
| 1991 | 141 |
| 1990 | 134 |
| 1989 | 137 |
| 1988 | 136 |
| 1987 | 132 |
| 1986 | 122 |
| 1985 | 121 |
| 1984 | 129 |
| 1983 | 113 |
| 1982 | 100 |
| 1981 | 113 |
| 1980 | 123 |
| 1979 | 134 |
| 1978 | 112 |
| 1977 | 129 |
| 1976 | 93 |
| 1975 | 92 |
| 1974 | 88 |
| 1973 | 74 |
| 1972 | 98 |
| 1971 | 96 |
| 1970 | 83 |
| 1969 | 82 |
| 1968 | 50 |
| 1967 | 56 |
| 1966 | 48 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1964 | 54 |
| 1963 | 55 |
| 1962 | 61 |
| 1961 | 67 |
| 1960 | 71 |
| 1959 | 101 |
| 1958 | 105 |
| 1957 | 99 |
| 1956 | 121 |
| 1955 | 35 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1950 | 30 |