Brady means broad-eyed or spirited — from the Irish Gaelic bradach. Tom Brady is the greatest football player in NFL history: seven Super Bowls, five MVPs, and the most unlikely comeback stories ever told. The Brady Bunch defined American family comedy. Two syllables that carry the most decorated athlete in American team sports and the most wholesome family sitcom.
Irish Gaelic bradach (broad-eyed/spirited)→surname Brady→given name
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Gaelic / Irish roots
Brady comes from the Irish Gaelic bradach, meaning broad-eyed or spirited. Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls and is widely considered the greatest football player in NFL history. The Brady Bunch (1969–1974) was one of America's most beloved family sitcoms. The name has been in the US top 200.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish surname; The Brady Bunch premiered 1969; Tom Brady (born 1977).
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Today
Brady remains a beloved choice, ranking #267 in the US. 97,775 babies have been named Brady since 1883.
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How popular is Brady?
2007peak year
Brady entered U.S. records in 1883, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2007, 4,951 babies were named Brady (ranked #93 nationally). Today it sits around #267, with roughly 1,435 babies named Brady each year. Brady has been declining in recent years. In total, around 97,775 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
4,951 Babies named in peak year (ranked #93)
1,435Avg. per year (last decade)
14,350Total registrations last 10 years
97,775All-time total (since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #267)Very popular
Brady's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — GOAT-level leadership. People named Brady tend to be competitive, resilient, and gifted at winning when everyone has counted them out.
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