Is Brodie a boy's or girl's name?

Brodie is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 492 recorded births.

When was Brodie most popular?

Brodie reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 693 births that year. It is currently ranked #963 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Brodie?

Brodie is currently ranked #963 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 11,174 babies since 1912.

Brodie

A familiar Scottish Gaelic name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsScottish GaelicDeclining Also a pet name

#963▼ 121in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Scottish Gaelic.

Brodie is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, from the Scottish Gaelic broth or a place name in Moray, Scotland, possibly meaning "ditch" or "muddy place." The Brodie clan has been part of Scottish Highland history since at least the 12th century.

Brodie carries the rugged, outdoorsy spirit of Scottish Highland culture. Its two-syllable ease and the familiar -ie ending give it a friendly, approachable quality that has made it grow steadily in the United States among parents drawn to Celtic heritage names.

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Popularity Over Time

Brodie was #617 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #963, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Brodie
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,346	#875	▼
2010s	3,451	#722	▼
2000s	4,086	#626	▲
1990s	1,012	#1168	▲
1980s	529	#1356	▲
1970s	336	#1590	▲
1960s	67	#3109	▲
1950s	65	#3016	▼
1940s	78	#2673	▲
1930s	59	#3036	▼
1920s	86	#2696	▲
1910s	59	#2780	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(103 years, 1912–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Brodie
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	233	#963	-56 (-19.4%)
2023	289	#842	+23 (8.6%)
2022	266	#888	-33 (-11.0%)
2021	299	#810	+40 (15.4%)
2020	259	#870	+5 (2.0%)
2019	254	#869	+24 (10.4%)
2018	230	#925	-37 (-13.9%)
2017	267	#832	-38 (-12.5%)
2016	305	#779	-21 (-6.4%)
2015	326	#742	-45 (-12.1%)
2014	371	#682	+36 (10.7%)
2013	335	#705	-52 (-13.4%)
2012	387	#628	-89 (-18.7%)
2011	476	#537	-24 (-4.8%)
2010	500	#516	-54 (-9.7%)
2009	554	#493	-139 (-20.1%)
2008	693	#421	+91 (15.1%)
2007	602	#459	-12 (-2.0%)
2006	614	#444	+207 (50.9%)
2005	407	#573	+60 (17.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Brodie as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Brodie has also been given to 492 girls in the U.S. since 1974.

#9643

Current rank

492

Total births

2007

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Brodie be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Brodie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #963. As a girl's name, it ranks #9643.

Brodie has two lives

Brodie, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1912–2024) · Methodology