Broadus
Broadus is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Broad house or broad clearing.
Origin and history
Broadus is a rare masculine name originally derived from an English surname or place name meaning 'broad house'. In the United States, it was primarily given in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has since become extremely rare. It is also famously known as the middle name and family surname associated with rapper Snoop Dogg (Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.).
Popularity in the United States
905 babies in the United States have been named Broadus since 1880. It ranks #3773 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (78.8 %)
- NC (18.4 %)
- GA (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 168 |
| 1920-1930 | 227 |
| 1930-1940 | 154 |
| 1940-1950 | 131 |
| 1950-1960 | 114 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Broadus
- Broadus Erle: Violinist, Educator
Fun facts
- Broadus originated as an English locational surname referring to a person living near a large or broad house.
- The name enjoyed its highest relative popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.