Brad
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US Popularity:8265
Origin:British
Meaning:Broad clearing
Brad is a masculine name of British origin, meaning “broad clearing” from the Old English word brad. It is related to Bradley, Bradford, and Brady and is often used as a nickname for these monikers. However, Brad also works well as a striking standalone first name, with Brad Pitt adopting it as his stage name when he began his acting career. Brad is a reliable choice for parents who wish to give baby a traditional name touched by stardom.
Famous People Named Brad
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- Brad PittActor
How Popular Is The Name Brad?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Brad is currently #3027 on The Bump
Boy:Brad is currently #1692 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Brad is currently #8265 in U.S. births
Boy:Brad is currently #3876 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3876
in 2023
- 332
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Brad, April 2021
Behind the Name, Bradley, January 2022
Behind the Name, Broadford, January 2022
Name Doctor, Brad
100,000 Baby Names by Bruce Lansky pg. 354
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