Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Brady.
National Rank (2025)
#321
All-Time Peak Rank
#93 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
96,770
Unisex Distribution97.8% Boy / 2.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Brady Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Brady
According to SSA data, Brady achieved its highest historical rank of #93 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 4,951 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 47.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 143 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Brady scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-47.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,951Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
2yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
143Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:60
1890s:92
1900s:146
1910s:483
1920s:686
1930s:564
1940s:696
1950s:1,386
1960s:1,675
1970s:4,566
1980s:7,357
1990s:16,231
2000s:34,304
2010s:21,727
2020s:6,797
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBr-ady
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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