Brodrick
Boy name · English · Irish · Scottish · Welsh
Meaningson of Rhydderch · Welsh form of Broderick
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,357 in 1980
15 babies were named Brodrick in the US in 2025. It has climbed 435 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1956–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Brodrick you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brodrick, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brodrick would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrodrick first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1980, when it ranked #1,357. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBrodrick has climbed 435 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningBrodrick is a Welsh form of Broderick, which means “son of Rhydderch”. Our records link it to English, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Brodrick
Brodrick is a boy name of English, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “son of Rhydderch”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ick”. US birth records list Brodrick for boys from 1956 to 2025, in 67 of those 70 years. Its best year was 1980, when it ranked #1,357 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesScottish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.3 | 229,885 boys |
| 1960s | 3.4 | 295,858 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 63,012 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 47,574 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 45,434 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 62,305 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 79,936 boys |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 175,439 boys |
Other spellings of Brodrick
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Brodrick
What does the name Brodrick mean?
Brodrick means “son of Rhydderch” in Welsh, as a form of Broderick.
What is the origin of the name Brodrick?
Brodrick has English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brodrick a boy or girl name?
Brodrick is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brodrick?
Brodrick ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1980 (#1,357).