Broderick Boy

Popularity: #887 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Broderick, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Broderick. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #1854 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 51 51
2024 59 59
2023 65 65
2022 69 69
2021 75 75
2020 100 100
2019 103 103
2018 122 122
2017 147 147
2016 156 156
2015 158 158
2014 215 215
2013 196 196
2012 230 230
2011 203 203
2010 205 205
2009 253 253
2008 231 231
2007 229 229
2006 223 223
2005 196 196
2004 169 169
2003 175 175
2002 145 145
2001 139 139
2000 129 129
1999 144 144
1998 142 142
1997 148 148
1996 175 175
1995 185 185
1994 142 142
1993 143 143
1992 136 136
1991 141 141
1990 134 134
1989 137 137
1988 136 136
1987 132 132
1986 122 122
1985 121 121
1984 129 129
1983 113 113
1982 100 100
1981 113 113
1980 123 123
1979 134 134
1978 112 112
1977 129 129
1976 93 93
1975 92 92
1974 88 88
1973 74 74
1972 98 98
1971 96 96
1970 83 83
1969 82 82
1968 50 50
1967 56 56
1966 48 48
1965 56 56
1964 54 54
1963 55 55
1962 61 61
1961 67 67
1960 71 71
1959 100 100
1958 106 106
1957 99 99
1956 121 121
1955 35 35
1954 24 24
1953 29 29
1952 25 25
1951 25 25
1950 30 30

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. 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
CA 9
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