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Brodee

BRO-dee · of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Brody, an English and Scottish habitational surname meaning 'ditch' or 'muddy place'.

2025 rank (boys)
#6,803
Babies named in 2025
12
Peak popularity
2010
2025 frequency
1 in 142,340 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2010

Declining since 2010, #6,803 for boys today.

Popularity of Brodee since 1991

Babies named Brodee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

193756200020102020Most births 2010Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s36
2000s267
2010s348
2020s76

Meaning & origin

Brodee is a modern respelling of Brody, a name that entered the U.S. popularity charts in 1991 as a given name. It peaked in 2010 at rank 6803, but has since declined in use, fitting a pattern of falling trajectory after 2010. While the name never cracked the top 1000, its 1-in-142,340 rate in 2025 reflects its niche appeal. Brodee's spelling with double 'e' is a distinctive choice that sets it apart from the more common Brody variant.

Brodee is a modern spelling variant of the name Brody, itself from a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'ditch' or 'muddy place' in Old Scottish. The name came into use as a given name in the late 20th century, initially in North America, and has seen several respellings including Brodee, Brodi, and Brody.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bro

Variants: Brody, Brodi, Brodey

Sibling names for Brodee

Names that share Brodee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Brodee mean?
The meaning of Brodee is uncertain, but it is believed to be a variant of Brody, which derives from a Scottish place name meaning 'ditch' or 'muddy place'.
How popular is the name Brodee?
Brodee is relatively rare. In 2025, it ranked 6803 in the United States, meaning roughly 1 in 142,340 boys born that year received the name.
Is Brodee a boy's name or a girl's name?
Brodee is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.