Declining since 2003.
Popularity of Broc since 1947
Babies named Broc per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 178 |
| 1980s | 574 |
| 1990s | 638 |
| 2000s | 759 |
| 2010s | 290 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Broc is a modern spelling variant of Brock, most likely derived from the Old English word for badger. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1947, but its use remained rare until the late 1990s. The name reached its peak popularity in 2004, though it never entered the top 1000. Since 2003, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2025, fewer than 5 boys were named Broc, making it a very uncommon choice. While Broc has been used across the United States, it has not been concentrated in any particular state.
Broc is likely a variant spelling of Brock, an English surname derived from Old English broc meaning badger. The name Brock has been used as a given name since the 19th century, and Broc emerged as a modern respelling. Its use peaked in the early 2000s, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Brock
Sibling names for Broc
Names that share Broc's style, for a brother or sister.
