Brodey
Every Brodey since 1985 — 1,181 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brodey
Brodey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,329 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,181 American babies have been named Brodey. Its peak came in 2008, when 113 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brodey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brodey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,329 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,415 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9,902 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,892 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,596 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,804 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,856 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,402 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,134 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,496 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,910 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,097 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3,135 |
| 2012 | 73 | #1,944 |
| 2011 | 69 | #1,989 |
| 2010 | 73 | #1,928 |
| 2009 | 78 | #1,862 |
| 2008 | 113 | #1,452 |
| 2007 | 82 | #1,782 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,206 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,037 |
| 2004 | 64 | #1,913 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,315 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,642 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,145 |
| 2000 | 32 | #2,810 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,572 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,649 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brodey in 2025?
Brodey ranked #12,329 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brodey?
1,181 babies have been named Brodey in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brodey most popular?
Brodey peaked in 2008, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Brodey a boy or girl name?
Brodey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brodey rising or falling?
Brodey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.