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Brodie

♀ Girl

Pronounced BROH-dee /ˈbroʊ.di/High

Meaning: A Scottish surname/place — variously 'a ditch; a muddy place' (from the lands of Brodie in Moray); used for both sexes; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A ditch; a muddy place: Brodie is a Scottish surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA Scottish surname/place — variously 'a ditch; a muddy place' (from the lands of Brodie in Moray); used for both sexes; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#13502 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 498

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719742025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brodie is a Scottish surname/place — variously 'a ditch; a muddy place' (from the lands of Brodie in Moray); used for both sexes (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'BROH-dee').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name for both sexes. Rare, a-ditch-and-a-muddy-place at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Brodie is a Scottish surname/place (the lands of Brodie in Moray), variously 'a ditch; a muddy place' — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (we note the surname; said 'BROH-dee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Brodie — Scottish surname; unisex

Variations

BrodyBrodeeBrodi

Nicknames

Bro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brodie mean?

Brodie is a Scottish surname/place — variously 'a ditch; a muddy place'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Brodie?

It's said BROH-dee /ˈbroʊ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brodie a boy or girl name?

Brodie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Brodie?

Brodie is uncommon for boys and very rare for girls.

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