Brad
Brad is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Broad, wide, or spacious.
Origin and history
Brad originated as an Old English place name or surname element meaning broad. It became widely established as an independent masculine given name in the 20th century. While it peaked in popularity during the mid-to-late 1900s, it remains a familiar classic modern name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
83,060 babies in the United States have been named Brad since 1880. It ranks #357 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1740.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- PA (5.8 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 36 |
| 1930-1940 | 178 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,298 |
| 1950-1960 | 16,461 |
| 1960-1970 | 21,351 |
| 1970-1980 | 22,617 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,579 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,375 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,169 |
| 2010-2019 | 782 |
| 2020-2029 | 187 |
Famous people named Brad
- Brad Pitt: Actor, Producer
- Brad Paisley: Musician, Singer
- Brad Garrett: Actor, Comedian
Fun facts
- Brad originally derived from place names containing the Old English word 'brad', meaning broad.
- Although frequently used as a diminutive of Bradley or Bradford, Brad is also a standalone registered given name.