Total births
905
Boys' name · since 1900
Broadus
905 babies named Broadus in U.S. Social Security records since 1900, with the highest year being 1924. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 905
- total births
- 1900–2013
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Broadus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 905 recorded since 1900.
Social Security Administration records show Broadus recorded 905 times among boys since 1900, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 2013.
- 905 total births
- 1900–2013 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
905 boys have been named Broadus since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2013.
- 905
- total births
- 1900–2013
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Broadus was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
32 babies were named Broadus in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Broadus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Broadus's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Broadus at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Broadus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2013
- Peak year (1924)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Broadus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Broadus's strongest decade.
227 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Broadus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
168 births
- 1920s
1920s
227 births
- 1930s
1930s
154 births
- 1940s
1940s
131 births
- 1950s
1950s
114 births
- 1960s 44
1960s
44 births
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 227 births (25% of all-time use).
How Broadus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Broadus's total volume
Broadus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Broadus by state
Where Broadus concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 335 | 37.0% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 78 | 8.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 12 | 1.3% |
South Carolina share of Broadus's total US births 37.0%
Even split
335 of 905 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Broadus? ▼
905 babies have been named Broadus since 1900. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1924 with 32 births.
When was Broadus most popular? ▼
Broadus was most popular in the 1920s decade with 227 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Broadus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Broadus are South Carolina (335 births), North Carolina (78 births), Georgia (12 births).
How long has the name Broadus been used? ▼
Broadus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1900, spanning 114 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Broadus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brody, Brooks, Brock, Brodie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Broadus's data
- Broadus's decade-level peak was the 1920s (227 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Broaduss (335 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Broadus
Nearby Names Like Broadus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Broadus
Brody Boy
#224 81,678 births
Brooks Boy
#67 57,946 births
Brock Boy
#702 43,540 births
Brodie Boy
#961 11,391 births
Bronson Boy
#1035 10,693 births
Compare Broadus side by side: Broadus vs Brody Broadus vs Brooks Broadus vs Brock
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1900–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Broadus: Baby Name Since 1900 - 905 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/broadus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Broadus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.