Brodrick
Brodrick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous power or brother.
Origin and history
Brodrick is a variant spelling of Broderick, which derives from Germanic and Norse roots meaning famous power or brother. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male given name that saw moderate usage in the late 20th century. Today it remains a distinctive, traditional-sounding choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
1,794 babies in the United States have been named Brodrick since 1880. It ranks #3022 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
States where it is most popular
- TX (72.4 %)
- LA (12.2 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- GA (6 %)
- CA (0.91 %)
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 | 37 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 259 |
| 1980-1990 | 389 |
| 1990-2000 | 430 |
| 2000-2010 | 321 |
| 2010-2019 | 236 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Brodrick
- Brodrick Bunkley: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Brod, Brody, Rick
Fun facts
- Brodrick originated as an English and Welsh surname derived from personal names like Broderick or the Welsh ap Rhydderch.
- It functions as a streamlined spelling variant of the more common Broderick.