Brady
Brady: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɹeɪdi/
Meaning and origin of Brady
Root meaning: “broad”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English brād (“broad”) + ēage (“eye”) and brād (“broad”) + ēġ (“island”); or from Irish Ó Brádaigh.
How popular is Brady?
Since 1880, 2,138 girls and 96,770 boys in the U.S. have been named Brady (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1624 in 1903. Its highest rank for boys was #93 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #321 for boys, with 1,123 babies given the name.
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Brady FAQ
What does the name Brady mean?
Brady traces back to a root meaning "broad". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. From Old English brād (“broad”) + ēage (“eye”) and brād (“broad”) + ēġ (“island”); or from Irish Ó Brádaigh.
What is the origin of the name Brady?
Brady is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Brady?
Since 1880, 2,138 girls and 96,770 boys in the U.S. have been named Brady (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1624 in 1903. Its highest rank for boys was #93 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #321 for boys, with 1,123 babies given the name.
Is Brady a boy or girl name?
Brady is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,138 girls and 96,770 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.