Brodey
Brodey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Broad ditch, broad meadow, or muddy place.
Origin and history
Brodey is a variant spelling of Brody, derived from an Irish surname or an Old English place name meaning 'ditch' or 'broad meadow'. In the United States, it gained modest popularity alongside other 'y'-ending surnames converted to given names during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It remains a relatively rare alternative spelling for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,181 babies in the United States have been named Brodey since 1880. It ranks #3514 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1872.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.7 %)
- CA (15.4 %)
- OH (14.3 %)
- WA (11.5 %)
- IN (6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 153 |
| 2000-2010 | 589 |
| 2010-2019 | 373 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Fun facts
- Brodey is an alternative spelling of the far more common name Brody.
- Like many modern boys' names, Brodey transitioned from a family surname to a given name.