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.
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–present. 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
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