Brad
Peaked at #98 nationally in 1975, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Brad has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Brad — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3979
in 1976
Last ranked
#6845
in 1987
Years tracked
25
1955–1987
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1955, Brad reached its peak popularity for girls in 1976, ranking #3979 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Brad hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1987, when it stood at #6845.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #6,845 | 10 |
| 1986 | #11,093 | 5 |
| 1985 | #8,434 | 7 |
| 1984 | #9,260 | 6 |
| 1983 | #10,442 | 5 |
| 1982 | #5,962 | 11 |
| 1981 | #6,856 | 9 |
| 1980 | #5,950 | 11 |
Brad — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#98
in 1975
Current rank
#4074
in 2024
Years tracked
105
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Brad reached its peak popularity for boys in 1975, ranking #98 nationally with 2,610 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1908 (2014) to #4074 (2024) — a 53% drop.
As of 2024, Brad ranks #4074 nationally for boys, with 26 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,074 | 26 |
| 2023 | #3,897 | 28 |
| 2022 | #3,544 | 32 |
| 2021 | #3,250 | 36 |
| 2020 | #2,889 | 41 |
| 2019 | #2,998 | 40 |
| 2018 | #2,419 | 54 |
| 2017 | #2,350 | 55 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Brad most popular?
Brad was most popular in 1975, when it ranked #98 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brad becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Brad?
At least 83,275 babies have been recorded with the name Brad in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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