Brody

Brody is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,608 boys in the United States.

Brody at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/bɹoʊdi/

About the name Brody

Brody belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Brody first appears in Social Security records in 1954. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #70 in 2008, and in 2024 1,608 babies received the name — 80,174 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brody in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Best US rank
#70 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Brody in 2024
1,608
Total since 1880
80,174

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brody mean?

The meaning of Brody is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Brody a boy or girl name?

Brody is a boy name. In 2024, 1,608 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brody?

Brody comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Brody?

Brody first appears in US records in 1954. Its best-ever ranking was #70 in 2008, and 1,608 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Brody?

Brody is pronounced /bɹoʊdi/ (IPA).

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