—2024 rank
1960peak year
80,209babies named Brad since 1880
▼ 35%5-year trend
Brad popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Brad mean?
A short form of Bradley, from an Old English place name meaning 'broad clearing or meadow'. Rose as a standalone name in mid-century America.
OriginOld English
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Brad
Same era, same vibe — if you like Brad, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Brads
- Brad Pitt, actor
Spellings & variants
Bradley
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