Brady
Brady is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó Brádaigh," meaning "descendant of Brádach" (spirited or broad). It transitioned from a last name to a popular first name, especially in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,053. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,045
- 2012: 2,860
- 2013: 2,332
- 2014: 2,093
- 2015: 2,032
- 2016: 1,753
- 2017: 1,689
- 2018: 1,383
- 2019: 1,304
- 2020: 1,089
- 2021: 1,278
- 2022: 1,223
- 2023: 1,034
- 2024: 1,102
- 2025: 1,071
- 2026 (projected): 1,053
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong athletic associations due to famous sports figures
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
- •Casual and approachable feel while maintaining substance
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Famous People
Tom Brady
NFL quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl champion
Wayne Brady
Comedian and television host
Brady Corbet
Actor and film director
Brady Quinn
Former NFL quarterback and sports analyst
Statistics
96,770
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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