Broderick Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBROH-drik / /ˈbroʊ.dər.ɪk/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: son of the brother; English: brother
Historical & Cultural Background
Broderick is derived from the Irish surname Ó Bródaigh, which means 'descendant of Bródach'. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century. It is often associated with strength and loyalty, reflecting its meaning related to brotherhood.
Trend Summary
Broderick has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Brody
- Broderic
International Variants
- Brodric (English)
Famous people named Broderick
Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the film 'All the King's Men'.
Broderick Jones is an American football player who played as an offensive tackle in college football.
Fictional characters named Broderick
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Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Broderick (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1953 | 29 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1955 | 35 |
| 1956 | 121 |
| 1957 | 99 |
| 1958 | 105 |
| 1959 | 101 |
| 1960 | 71 |
| 1961 | 67 |
| 1962 | 61 |
| 1963 | 55 |
| 1964 | 54 |
| 1965 | 56 |
| 1966 | 48 |
| 1967 | 56 |
| 1968 | 50 |
| 1969 | 82 |
| 1970 | 83 |
| 1971 | 96 |
| 1972 | 98 |
| 1973 | 74 |
| 1974 | 88 |
| 1975 | 92 |
| 1976 | 93 |
| 1977 | 129 |
| 1978 | 112 |
| 1979 | 134 |
| 1980 | 123 |
| 1981 | 113 |
| 1982 | 100 |
| 1983 | 113 |
| 1984 | 129 |
| 1985 | 121 |
| 1986 | 122 |
| 1987 | 132 |
| 1988 | 136 |
| 1989 | 137 |
| 1990 | 134 |
| 1991 | 141 |
| 1992 | 136 |
| 1993 | 143 |
| 1994 | 142 |
| 1995 | 185 |
| 1996 | 175 |
| 1997 | 148 |
| 1998 | 142 |
| 1999 | 144 |
| 2000 | 129 |
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2002 | 145 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 169 |
| 2005 | 196 |
| 2006 | 223 |
| 2007 | 229 |
| 2008 | 231 |
| 2009 | 253 |
| 2010 | 205 |
| 2011 | 203 |
| 2012 | 230 |
| 2013 | 196 |
| 2014 | 215 |
| 2015 | 158 |
| 2016 | 156 |
| 2017 | 147 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 103 |
| 2020 | 100 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 58 |