Broc
Every Broc since 1947 — 2,522 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Broc
Broc 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 1947, 2,522 American babies have been named Broc. Its peak came in 2004, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Broc stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Broc 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 | 6 | #11,155 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,033 |
| 2022 | 7 | #9,989 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,876 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,350 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,189 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,498 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,322 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,092 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,700 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,384 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,419 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,908 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,634 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,878 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,757 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,105 |
| 2007 | 77 | #1,863 |
| 2006 | 85 | #1,671 |
| 2005 | 72 | #1,805 |
| 2004 | 105 | #1,374 |
| 2003 | 81 | #1,565 |
| 2002 | 81 | #1,531 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1,617 |
| 2000 | 76 | #1,565 |
| 1995 | 52 | #1,708 |
| 1990 | 100 | #1,058 |
| 1985 | 77 | #1,050 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,735 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,794 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,096 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,276 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Broc in 2025?
Broc 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 Broc?
2,522 babies have been named Broc in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Broc most popular?
Broc peaked in 2004, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Broc a boy or girl name?
Broc is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Broc rising or falling?
Broc is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.