Holding steady.
Popularity of Bradd since 1947
Babies named Bradd per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 118 |
| 1960s | 188 |
| 1970s | 199 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bradd is a rare variant spelling of Brad, itself a short form of Bradley. The name saw its peak usage in 1976, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1947, and its usage has remained stable at low numbers since the 1970s. The name has no strong association with any particular state or region.
Bradd is a variant spelling of Brad, which originated as a short form of the Old English place name Bradley, composed of 'brād' (broad) and 'lēah' (clearing, meadow). As a given name, it gained some use independently in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Brad
Sibling names for Bradd
Names that share Bradd's style, for a brother or sister.
