Braderick
A masculine name derived from the Old English words "brad" and "ric", meaning "broad" and "powerful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Braderick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Braderick today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braderick births was 1984 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braderick. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Braderick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1984
5 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1984 SSA rank
#6,430
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Braderick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Braderick by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Braderick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Braderick
The name Braderick has its roots in the Germanic languages, with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is a compound of two elements: "brad," meaning "broad" or "wide," and "ric," meaning "ruler" or "powerful." Combined, the name suggests a meaning of "powerful ruler" or "broad ruler."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Braderick can be found in the Frankish annals of the 9th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a noble landowner in the region of modern-day France. During this time, the name was likely used to convey a sense of strength and authority among the ruling class.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Bradric, Bradrik, and Braderic. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic adaptations.
In the 11th century, a monk named Braderick was recorded as a scribe at the renowned Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino in Italy. His contributions to preserving and copying ancient manuscripts have been acknowledged by historians as invaluable to the preservation of knowledge during the Middle Ages.
During the Crusades, a knight named Braderick de Montfort was noted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. He participated in the Third Crusade under the command of Richard the Lionheart and is mentioned in several chronicles from the late 12th century.
In the 15th century, a renowned painter from the Netherlands, Braderick van der Weyden, achieved recognition for his intricate and emotionally charged religious paintings. His works, such as the "Descent from the Cross" altarpiece, are considered masterpieces of the Early Netherlandish Renaissance.
Another notable figure bearing the name Braderick was a 16th-century English explorer and navigator, Braderick Hawkins. He was part of several expeditions to the Americas and is credited with charting portions of the Caribbean and the eastern coast of North America.
As the name Braderick spread across different cultures and regions, it underwent various adaptations and interpretations. While its usage may have waned in certain areas, the name remains a testament to its rich historical legacy, carrying the connotations of strength, authority, and leadership that have characterized its bearers throughout the centuries.
People
Braderick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braderick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Braderick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braderick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braderick going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Braderick a common name?
We classify Braderick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braderick most popular?
The single biggest year for Braderick was 1984, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braderick is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Braderick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Braderick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Braderick in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Braderick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Braderick in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Braderick can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Braderick?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Braderick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.