Broderick
Anglicized from Welsh ap + Rhydderch.
Every Broderick since 1950 — 8,952 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Broderick
Broderick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,573 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 8,952 American babies have been named Broderick. Its peak came in 2009, when 253 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 Broderick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Broderick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #2,573 |
| 2024 | 59 | #2,376 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,192 |
| 2022 | 69 | #2,138 |
| 2021 | 75 | #1,983 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1,609 |
| 2019 | 103 | #1,606 |
| 2018 | 122 | #1,434 |
| 2017 | 147 | #1,245 |
| 2016 | 156 | #1,209 |
| 2015 | 158 | #1,176 |
| 2014 | 215 | #973 |
| 2013 | 196 | #999 |
| 2012 | 230 | #903 |
| 2011 | 203 | #972 |
| 2010 | 205 | #966 |
| 2009 | 253 | #849 |
| 2008 | 231 | #901 |
| 2007 | 229 | #881 |
| 2006 | 223 | #885 |
| 2005 | 196 | #908 |
| 2004 | 169 | #985 |
| 2003 | 175 | #936 |
| 2002 | 145 | #1,053 |
| 2001 | 139 | #1,050 |
| 2000 | 129 | #1,088 |
| 1995 | 185 | #789 |
| 1990 | 134 | #891 |
| 1985 | 121 | #807 |
| 1980 | 123 | #789 |
| 1975 | 92 | #867 |
| 1970 | 83 | #887 |
| 1965 | 56 | #987 |
| 1960 | 71 | #899 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,275 |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,317 |
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Famous people named Broderick
- Broderick Crawford Actor · 1911–1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Broderick mean?
Anglicized from Welsh ap + Rhydderch.
How popular is the name Broderick in 2025?
Broderick ranked #2,573 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Broderick?
8,952 babies have been named Broderick in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Broderick most popular?
Broderick peaked in 2009, when 253 newborns received the name.
Is Broderick a boy or girl name?
Broderick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Broderick rising or falling?
Broderick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Broderick?
Well-known people named Broderick include Broderick Crawford (actor).