Brady

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Brady Pronunciation

Brady is pronounced BRAY-dee /ˈbreɪ.di/High

Meaning: From Irish Ó Brádaigh, 'descendant of Brádach' — a name possibly meaning 'spirited' or 'broad' — used for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname with a bunch and a quarterback: Brady — 'descendant of the spirited one' — crosses to girls with the same -y energy as Riley and Bailey. Lively, breezy, and unisex.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningFrom Irish Ó Brádaigh, 'descendant of Brádach' — a name possibly meaning 'spirited' or 'broad' — used for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#3646 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,086

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Brady anglicizes Ó Brádaigh, 'descendant of Brádach' — an Irish byname possibly meaning 'spirited' or 'broad'. A surname turned first name (helped by The Brady Bunch and quarterback Tom Brady), it crosses to girls in the unisex -y wave with Riley and Bailey.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare for daughters, spirited at the root.

Did you know? The Brady Bunch made the surname a 1970s household word — six kids, one shaggy-haired clan — long before it became a popular boys' and now girls' first name.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Brady — surname etymology, debated

Variations

BradieBradee

Nicknames

Brae

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If you like Brady…

Bailey— the companion breezy girls' name

Kennedy— another Irish surname for daughters

Brynn— the crisp Celtic girls' pick

Bria— shares Brady's Irish roots

Casey— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Brady?

Brady is pronounced BRAY-dee (/ˈbreɪ.di/). Press play above to hear Brady said aloud.

How do you say Brady?

Brady is said BRAY-dee (/ˈbreɪ.di/). Press play above to hear Brady said aloud.

What does the name Brady mean?

Brady comes from Irish Ó Brádaigh, 'descendant of Brádach', possibly meaning 'spirited' or 'broad'.

Is Brady a boy or girl name?

Brady is mostly a boy's name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Brady?

Brady is a rare name for girls in the U.S.