Broadus
Every Broadus since 1900 — 905 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Broadus
Broadus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1900, 905 American babies have been named Broadus. Its peak came in 1924, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Broadus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Broadus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,418 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,648 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,603 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,275 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,704 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,589 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,123 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,771 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,091 |
| 1935 | 14 | #1,939 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,762 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,593 |
| 1920 | 22 | #1,649 |
| 1915 | 22 | #1,467 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,622 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,339 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Broadus in 2025?
Broadus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Broadus?
905 babies have been named Broadus in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Broadus most popular?
Broadus peaked in 1924, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Broadus a boy or girl name?
Broadus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Broadus rising or falling?
Broadus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.