How Many People Are Named Brody?

Complete statistics for the name Brody: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Brody
Rare
Irish

Brody means 'strength' in Irish, and it's rare, with only 1 in 4,153 Americans having this name. There are around 79,456 people named Brody living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since 94% are under 30.

~6,510
Living in US
1 in 50,914
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are seen as leaders who take initiative and inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

79,537
Worldwide Bearers
#106,030
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
79,456
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇷🇺 Russia
6
🇨🇴 Colombia
6
🇵🇪 Peru
5
🇻🇪 Venezuela
4
🇩🇪 Germany
3
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇲🇽 Mexico
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
79,176 (100%)
♀ Female
280 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
75,808
Would be under 30 (94%)
4,603
Would be 30–60 (6%)
45
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 80,456 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Brody Through the Generations

Brody peaked in popularity in 2008 with 6,319 births, but its trend has been declining ever since. The average age of people named Brody is just 16, indicating that it's a relatively new name embraced by younger parents. With 75,808 under 30, it's clear that Brody is still very much a part of the current generation's naming choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,955
Texas 5,530
Ohio 3,687
Florida 3,522
Pennsylvania 3,337
Illinois 2,928
Michigan 2,860
New York 2,777
Indiana 2,292
Minnesota 2,268

✨ Similar Names to Brody

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brody's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Brody

How Many People Have the Name Brody?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,510 people in the United States currently share the name Brody. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,914 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Brody a Common or Rare Name?

Brody is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Brody Mean?

Brody means "strength" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Brody in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Brody Most Popular?

The name Brody reached peak popularity in 2008, with 6,319 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Brody?

Approximately 6,510 people named Brody live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,510. That works out to roughly 1 in 50,914 Americans.

Is Brody a rare name?

Brody is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,914 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brody mean?

Brody means "strength" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Brody more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Brody are male and 0% are female.

When was Brody most popular?

Brody peaked in 2008 with 6,319 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,510
All-Time Births6,510
1 in X1 in 50,914
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2008
World Rank#106,030
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.