Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Brody.
National Rank (2025)
#236
All-Time Peak Rank
#70 (2008)
Total U.S. Births
81,678
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Brody Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Brody
According to SSA data, Brody achieved its highest historical rank of #70 in 2008. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 6,299 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 60.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 59 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Brody scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-60.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,299Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
7yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
59Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:27
1960s:39
1970s:538
1980s:1,225
1990s:5,008
2000s:26,690
2010s:37,257
2020s:10,894
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBr-ody
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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