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Brodie
BoyScottish· “from a Scottish surname”
- Meaning
- from a Scottish surname
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- BROH-dee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,039
- US babies 2025
- 213
- Best rank
- #421 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Brodie
Brodie is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “from a Scottish surname”.
Brodie is a Scottish surname taken from Brodie Castle in Moray, the seat of the Brodie family. The place name's origin is uncertain; it may come from a Gaelic word meaning "ditch" or "muddy place." Muriel Spark's novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie made the surname familiar to readers. As a first name, Brodie has become popular for boys in Australia, Scotland and the United States. It is friendly and energetic, with a sporty feel. Brody is a common alternative spelling, and Bro is a playful nickname.
Popularity over time
Brodie first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years, starting in 2000. Its best national rank was #421 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 693 babies. In 2025, 213 babies were named Brodie, and it ranked #1,039 nationally. That is 35% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,988 in 1920, #3,061 in 1950, #1,357 in 1980, #949 in 2000, #517 in 2010, and #1,039 in 2025. Of the 11,391 US boys named Brodie since records began, 36% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,452 babies. Since 2010, 5,014 more have been named Brodie.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jacoby, Jaydon, Aldo, Davion, and Izaiah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Brodie ranked highest in Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Tennessee.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #579 | 16 |
| Alabama | #579 | 8 |
| Tennessee | #679 | 10 |
| Wisconsin | #695 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | #715 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 95% of US babies named Brodie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Brodie is usually pronounced BROH-dee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with B and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Brodie
A few middle names that flow with Brodie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Brodie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brodie mean?
Brodie is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “from a Scottish surname”.
What is the origin of the name Brodie?
Brodie has Scottish roots. Brodie is a Scottish surname taken from Brodie Castle in Moray, the seat of the Brodie family.
Is Brodie a popular name?
Not especially. Brodie ranked #1,039 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Brodie a boy or girl name?
Brodie is mainly a boy's name. About 95% of US babies named Brodie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Brodie?
Brodie is usually pronounced BROH-dee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings