Total births
814
Unisex name · since 1985
Brodi
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 814 babies named Brodi, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3937
- among boys today
- 814
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Brodi is the #3937 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 814 recorded since 1985.
Brodi has 814 recorded births among boys since 1985, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3937 as of the latest data, more common than 72% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #3937 among boys today
- 814 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Brodi is currently the #3937 unisex name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 814 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3937
- among boys today
- 814
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Brodi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3937
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Brodi was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
59 babies were named Brodi in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Brodi compares
814 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Brodi's all-time total is 122% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Brodi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 814 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 23 | 22,252 |
Brodi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Brodi splits its recorded history at 2008: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 59 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Brodi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#3,937
Active since
1985
Brodi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Brodi popularity over time - girls
162 total births recorded since 1995 (Brodi as girls' name)
Brodi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Brodi's strongest decade.
319 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Brodi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s
2000s
272 births
- 2010s
2010s
319 births
- 2020s
2020s
139 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 319 births (39% of all-time use).
How Brodi 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 Brodi's total volume
Brodi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Brodi by state
Where Brodi concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 24 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Arizona | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Washington | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Brodi's total US births 2.9%
Even split
24 of 814 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Brodi? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 814 babies named Brodi. Today it holds rank #3937 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 59 births.
When was Brodi most popular? ▼
Brodi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 319 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Brodi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Brodi are California (24 births), Arizona (6 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Brodi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Brodi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 814 births, and as a girl's name it has 162 births.
How long has the name Brodi been used? ▼
Records for Brodi go back to 1985, giving 41 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Brodi? ▼
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 Brodi's data
- Brodi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (319 total births) through the 2020s (139) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Brodis (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Brodi
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Brodi
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1985–2025 (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. "Brodi: #3937 Unisex Name - 814 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/brodi. 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 Brodi 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 June 2026.