How to say it
BRA · dy
ˈbreɪ.di
Masculine
Brady
Spirited, broad
What it means
From the Irish surname Ó Brádaigh, of debated meaning, often linked to 'spirited' or 'broad.'
Brady is an Irish surname, from Ó Brádaigh, whose root is uncertain but usually read as 'spirited' or 'broad.' It moved into first-name use on the surname-first wave and got a big cultural lift from The Brady Bunch and, later, quarterback Tom Brady. It has a bright, bouncy, all-American sound that fits right in with Brody and Grady. Plain and upbeat.
How to spell Brady
The standard spelling is Brady. Common variants include Bradey, Bradie, but Brady is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #93 in 2007, currently #321 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pop culture
The Brady Bunch and quarterback Tom Brady are the two big touchpoints.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Tom Brady record-setting NFL quarterback
Spelling variants
- Bradey
- Bradie
Names with the same feeling
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By meaning
By style
Common questions
- What does the name Brady mean?
- From the Irish surname Ó Brádaigh, of debated meaning, often linked to 'spirited' or 'broad.'
- What does Brady mean in Irish?
- In Irish, Brady means "Spirited, broad." Brady is an Irish surname, from Ó Brádaigh, whose root is uncertain but usually read as 'spirited' or 'broad.' It moved into first-name use on the surname-first wave and got a big cultural lift from The Brady Bunch and, later, quarterback Tom Brady. It has a bright, bouncy, all-American sound that fits right in with Brody and Grady. Plain and upbeat.
- How do you pronounce Brady?
- Brady is pronounced ˈbreɪ.di. Say it as BRA-dy, with the stress on the "bra" syllable.
- How do you spell Brady?
- The standard spelling is Brady. Common spelling variants include Bradey, Bradie.
- Is Brady a boy or girl name?
- Brady is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Brady?
- Brady ranked #321 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.