Declining since 2008, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Brodey since 1985
Babies named Brodey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 589 |
| 2010s | 373 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Brodey is a modern spelling of the Irish surname-turned-first-name Brody. First recorded as a given name in 1985, it enjoyed a peak in popularity in 2008, reaching its highest rank. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining. In 2025, approximately 1 in 341,615 newborn boys were named Brodey, placing it at rank 12,008. The name has seen its strongest usage in the 2000s, fitting the trend of surname-inspired choices. Brodey has not been notably concentrated in any particular U.S. state. Its variant Brody remains more common, while Brodey offers a slightly distinctive spelling for parents seeking an alternative.
Brodey is a modern spelling variation of the Irish surname Brody, which is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Bródaigh, meaning 'descendant of Bródach'. The personal name Bródach likely derives from 'bród', meaning 'pride' or 'spirit'. As a given name, Brodey emerged primarily in the United States in the late 20th century, following the trend of using surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brod, Brody
Sibling names for Brodey
Names that share Brodey's style, for a brother or sister.
