Brody
Peaked at #70 nationally in 2008, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1954, Brody has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Brody — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#5935
in 2007
Last ranked
#8624
in 2022
Years tracked
22
1995–2022
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1995, Brody reached its peak popularity for girls in 2007, ranking #5935 nationally with 23 babies given the name that year.
Brody hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #8624.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #8,624 | 12 |
| 2021 | #12,439 | 7 |
| 2020 | #15,534 | 5 |
| 2019 | #9,230 | 11 |
| 2018 | #16,119 | 5 |
| 2017 | #7,922 | 14 |
| 2016 | #10,232 | 10 |
| 2015 | #7,031 | 17 |
Brody — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#70
in 2008
Current rank
#224
in 2024
Years tracked
65
1954–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Brody reached its peak popularity for boys in 2008, ranking #70 nationally with 6,299 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #93 (2014) to #224 (2024) — a 58% drop.
As of 2024, Brody ranks #224 nationally for boys, with 1,608 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #224 | 1,608 |
| 2023 | #204 | 1,810 |
| 2022 | #207 | 1,790 |
| 2021 | #186 | 2,037 |
| 2020 | #178 | 2,147 |
| 2019 | #172 | 2,247 |
| 2018 | #157 | 2,482 |
| 2017 | #152 | 2,554 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Brody most popular?
Brody was most popular in 2008, when it ranked #70 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brody becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Brody?
At least 80,456 babies have been recorded with the name Brody in the US since 1954, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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