Brodie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brodie is a Scottish name originating from a place in Moray, meaning 'muddy place'. It evolved from the Gaelic term 'bròid' and has seen its popularity rise as a given name in the 20th century. The name is associated with strength and has notable figures in various fields.
The name Brodie is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brodie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Brodie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2948th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3001st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3095th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1759th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1263rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 621st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 815th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15137th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18582nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6848th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7419th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brodie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brodie"
Pronunciation
/ˈbroʊdi/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Brodie is derived from a place name in Moray, Scotland, which is thought to come from the Gaelic word 'bròid', meaning 'ditch' or 'mud'.
Meaning
muddy place
Language Evolution
Brodie (modern form), Bròid (Gaelic form), Brodie (historical place name)
Historical Usage
The name Brodie gained popularity as a surname in Scotland during the medieval period and transitioned into a given name in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Brody, Brod, Brodie (spelling variant)
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Brodie is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with strength and reliability.
Famous People
Brodie Van Wagenen (sports executive), Brodie Lee (professional wrestler), Brodie Croyle (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brodie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brodie"
"Brodie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2948th of 7545 | 126 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3001st of 6773 | 117 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3095th of 7552 | 137 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1759th of 10718 | 418 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1263rd of 16616 | 1,124 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 621st of 24088 | 5,818 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 815th of 23106 | 3,434 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15137th of 19264 | 13 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18582nd of 27321 | 22 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6848th of 35406 | 273 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7419th of 30306 | 184 |
Regional Popularity of "Brodie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 1726th/1726 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 1949th/1949 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 1774th/1774 |
100.00% 1351st/1351 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 1184th/1184 |
100.00% 2783rd/2783 |
100.00% 1544th/1544 |
100.00% 1562nd/1562 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 564th/564 |
100.00% 781st/781 |
100.00% 610th/610 |
100.00% 641st/641 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 804th/804 |
100.00% 872nd/872 |
100.00% 791st/791 |
100.00% 903rd/903 |
Regional Popularity of "Brodie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 5435th/5435 |
100.00% 7047th/7047 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brodie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brodie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.