Declining since 2007, #1,038 for boys today.
Popularity of Brodie since 1912
Babies named Brodie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 59 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 336 |
| 1980s | 529 |
| 1990s | 1,012 |
| 2000s | 4,086 |
| 2010s | 3,452 |
| 2020s | 1,562 |
Meaning & origin
Brodie is a Scottish surname turned given name, reflecting a broader trend of using family names as first names. Recorded in U.S. data since 1912, it saw a peak in 2008 when it ranked highest in usage. Since 2007, however, its popularity has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 1038th, with about 1 in 8019 boys receiving the name. It has seen particular favor in states like Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma. Brodie fits alongside other modern surname choices like Colton and Cooper, offering a straightforward, approachable sound.
Brodie is a Scottish surname derived from the lands of Brodie in Moray, Scotland. The place name likely comes from the Gaelic 'brothaig', meaning 'ditch' or 'muddy place'. As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Where Brodie is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Brodie” around the world
Where Brodie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
21
babies in 2025
New Zealand
24
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bro, Brody
Variants: Brody, Broddy
Sibling names for Brodie
Names that share Brodie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Brodie
Names whose popularity has moved with Brodie's over the last 50 years.
