Brad Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbrad / /bræd/English; Old English
Meaning
Broad; wide
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Brad is derived from the Old English word 'brad', meaning broad or wide. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name is often used as a diminutive of Bradley. It has been associated with a sense of strength and openness.
Trend Summary
Brad experienced peak popularity in the 1970s and 1980s in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bradley
International Variants
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Famous people named Brad
Brad Pitt is an American actor and film producer known for his roles in films such as 'Fight Club' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.
Brad Goreski is a Canadian fashion stylist and television personality known for his work on 'Fashion Police'.
Brad Dourif is an American actor celebrated for his role as Chucky in the 'Child's Play' film series.
Fictional characters named Brad
Brad Majors is a character in the musical 'The Rocky Horror Show', known for being one of the protagonists.
Brad Taylor is a character in the television series 'Home Improvement', portrayed as the eldest son of Tim and Jill Taylor.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Brad was first seen in the United States in 1880. Brad has ranked as high as #291 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Brad has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Brad (2023)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1880 | 5 |
1887 | 6 |
1914 | 5 |
1917 | 5 |
1918 | 6 |
1920 | 11 |
1925 | 5 |
1926 | 9 |
1928 | 6 |
1929 | 5 |
1930 | 8 |
1931 | 10 |
1932 | 7 |
1933 | 12 |
1934 | 17 |
1935 | 27 |
1936 | 19 |
1937 | 30 |
1938 | 18 |
1939 | 30 |
1940 | 31 |
1941 | 36 |
1942 | 60 |
1943 | 65 |
1944 | 67 |
1945 | 73 |
1946 | 163 |
1947 | 230 |
1948 | 266 |
1949 | 307 |
1950 | 460 |
1951 | 615 |
1952 | 965 |
1953 | 1,651 |
1954 | 1,845 |
1955 | 1,877 |
1956 | 2,254 |
1957 | 2,191 |
1958 | 2,255 |
1959 | 2,348 |
1960 | 2,647 |
1961 | 2,500 |
1962 | 2,082 |
1963 | 2,274 |
1964 | 2,279 |
1965 | 2,090 |
1966 | 1,896 |
1967 | 1,771 |
1968 | 1,709 |
1969 | 2,106 |
1970 | 2,326 |
1971 | 2,165 |
1972 | 1,748 |
1973 | 1,885 |
1974 | 2,483 |
1975 | 2,610 |
1976 | 2,437 |
1977 | 2,524 |
1978 | 2,107 |
1979 | 2,334 |
1980 | 2,371 |
1981 | 1,958 |
1982 | 1,687 |
1983 | 1,471 |
1984 | 1,237 |
1985 | 1,143 |
1986 | 1,102 |
1987 | 1,026 |
1988 | 835 |
1989 | 750 |
1990 | 649 |
1991 | 566 |
1992 | 471 |
1993 | 456 |
1994 | 383 |
1995 | 398 |
1996 | 419 |
1997 | 388 |
1998 | 338 |
1999 | 307 |
2000 | 289 |
2001 | 263 |
2002 | 231 |
2003 | 215 |
2004 | 212 |
2005 | 228 |
2006 | 214 |
2007 | 206 |
2008 | 166 |
2009 | 145 |
2010 | 117 |
2011 | 117 |
2012 | 99 |
2013 | 86 |
2014 | 76 |
2015 | 88 |
2016 | 50 |
2017 | 55 |
2018 | 54 |
2019 | 40 |
2020 | 41 |
2021 | 36 |
2022 | 32 |
2023 | 28 |
2024 | 26 |