Braddock
Meaningbroad oak · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,763 in 2013
7 babies were named Braddock in the US in 2025. It has dropped 160 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1966–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Braddock you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Braddock, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Braddock would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBraddock first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2013, when it ranked #2,763. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBraddock has slipped 160 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Braddock means “broad oak”.
About the name Braddock
Braddock is a boy name of English origin meaning “broad oak”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ock”. US birth records list Braddock for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 25 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #2,763 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 0.4 | 2,380,952 boys |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 154,083 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 66,181 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 215,054 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Braddock
What does the name Braddock mean?
Braddock means “broad oak” in English.
What is the origin of the name Braddock?
Braddock has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Braddock a boy or girl name?
Braddock is a boy name.
How popular is the name Braddock?
Braddock ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#2,763).