Brad
Brad: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bษนรฆd/
Meaning and origin of Brad
- A diminutive of the male given names Bradley, Bradly, and Bradford, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
Clipping.
How popular is Brad?
Since 1880, 233 girls and 83,060 boys in the U.S. have been named Brad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3979 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #98 in 1975. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Brad
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Brad
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Brad FAQ
What does the name Brad mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Bradley, Bradly, and Bradford, also used as a formal given name. Clipping.
How popular is the name Brad?
Since 1880, 233 girls and 83,060 boys in the U.S. have been named Brad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3979 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #98 in 1975. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Brad a boy or girl name?
Brad is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 233 girls and 83,060 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.