Holding steady.
Popularity of Brodric since 1992
Babies named Brodric per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Brodric is a rare and modern masculine name that first entered U.S. records in 1992. It reached its peak of usage in 2008, though still not ranking in the top 1000. The name is a variant of Broderick, which itself comes from the Welsh surname ap Rhydderch. Brodric has not been recorded in any U.S. top state lists, indicating broad but very low usage. Its trajectory has been stable since 2008, with no significant rise or fall in popularity. As an uncommon name, Brodric offers a distinct option for parents seeking something unusual with roots in Welsh heritage.
Brodric is a modern variant of Broderick, a name of Welsh origin derived from ap Rhydderch meaning 'son of Rhydderch'. Rhydderch itself combines 'rhi', meaning 'ruler', and 'derch', meaning 'exalted' or 'great'. The name entered English usage in the 19th century through Welsh surnames and has seen occasional use in the United States since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brod, Rod, Rick
Sibling names for Brodric
Names that share Brodric's style, for a brother or sister.
