Broderick
Broderick is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of Rhydderch or brother.
Origin and history
Broderick is a masculine given name of Celtic origins, derived from both the Welsh patronymic meaning 'son of Rhydderch' and the Gaelic surname meaning 'brother'. Historically used primarily as a surname, it gained usage as a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a moderately uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
8,952 babies in the United States have been named Broderick since 1880. It ranks #1277 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1511.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.9 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- LA (7.2 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 594 |
| 1960-1970 | 600 |
| 1970-1980 | 999 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,226 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,490 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,889 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,735 |
| 2020-2029 | 419 |
Famous people named Broderick
- Broderick Crawford: Actor
- Broderick Thomas: Athlete, American football player
Nicknames
Brody, Brod, Rick
Fun facts
- Broderick has two distinct origins: a Welsh derivation meaning 'son of Rhydderch' and an Irish/Norse derivation based on the word for brother.
- Like many traditional English given names, Broderick transitioned from a family surname to a masculine personal name.