Declining since 2009, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Brodi since 1985
Babies named Brodi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 | 74 |
| 2000s | 75 | 272 |
| 2010s | 66 | 319 |
| 2020s | 16 | 139 |
Meaning & origin
Brodi is a rare modern name, first recorded in 1985, that peaked modestly in 2008. By 2025 it had fallen from that peak, ranking at 5,399 with a frequency of 1 in 100,475 births. The name is a phonetic variant of the more common Brody and Brodie, both of which have Scottish origins as habitational surnames. Brodi has never been among the top names in any state, reflecting its very low overall usage. Its trajectory since 2009 shows a steady decline, though it remains in occasional use for boys.
Brodi appears to be a modern, creative respelling of Brody, which itself is of Scottish origin, deriving from a place name meaning 'a muddy place' or from Gaelic 'brothaigh' meaning 'ditch'. As a given name, Brody gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, and Brodi is an uncommon variant spelling that emerged around the same period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bro
Sibling names for Brodi
Names that share Brodi's style, for a brother or sister.
