Bradi
A diminutive variant of the English name Bradley, ultimately derived from an Old English place name.
Name Census estimates that about 612 living Americans carry the first name Bradi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bradi today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bradi births was 1996 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bradi. 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.
People living today
612
~ 1 in 560,056 Americans
Peak year
1996
28 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,382
Tracked since 1970
Census
Bradi in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 667 people with the first name Bradi, which placed it at #16,778 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,778
National first-name rank
People counted
667
667 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
86.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bradi
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Bradi is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Black (5.7%) and Hispanic (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Bradi described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Bradi at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.5% · 577
- Black or African American5.7% · 38
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 21
- Two or more races3.1% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 10
Popularity
Bradi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bradi from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 215 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bradi 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 Bradi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bradis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bradi
The name Bradi has its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in central Italy during the Roman era. The name is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "bradus," which means "courageous" or "brave." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who exhibited qualities of bravery and valor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bradi can be traced back to the 5th century BC, where it appeared in an Etruscan inscription found in the city of Tarquinia. This inscription was dedicated to a warrior named Bradi, who was believed to have fought valiantly in a battle against a neighboring tribe.
During the Roman Empire, the name Bradi gained popularity among the aristocratic families of Etruria. It was seen as a prestigious name that embodied the values of strength and honor. In the 1st century AD, a Roman senator named Bradi Flavius was recorded in the annals of Roman history for his influential role in shaping the empire's policies.
As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the name Bradi was adopted by various Christian communities. In the 6th century, a Christian martyr named Bradi was revered for his unwavering faith and willingness to sacrifice his life for his beliefs. This association with martyrdom further solidified the name's connotation of bravery and steadfastness.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Bradi. One such individual was Bradi Guglielmo, an Italian painter who lived during the Renaissance period (1480-1559). His works, which adorned churches and palaces across Italy, were renowned for their intricate details and vivid depictions of religious scenes.
Another prominent figure was Bradi Visconti (1292-1339), a powerful nobleman and military leader from Milan. He played a crucial role in the Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines, leading his forces to several victories and expanding the Visconti family's influence in northern Italy.
In the realm of literature, Bradi Cellini (1500-1571) was a renowned Italian goldsmith and sculptor who authored an autobiography titled "The Life of Benvenuto Cellini." His memoir provided valuable insights into the artistic and cultural landscape of 16th-century Italy, making him a celebrated figure in the literary world.
During the Crusades, a knight named Bradi de Montfort (1181-1234) gained notoriety for his valor and military prowess. He participated in several campaigns in the Holy Land and was renowned for his bravery on the battlefield, further reinforcing the name's association with courage and honor.
In the field of science, Bradi Galilei (1564-1642), an Italian astronomer and physicist, made groundbreaking contributions to the scientific revolution. His discoveries and theories, including the support for the heliocentric model of the solar system, solidified his place as one of the most influential scientists in history.
People
Bradi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bradi 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
Bradi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bradi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 612 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bradi 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 560,056 US residents.
Is Bradi a common name?
We classify Bradi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 637 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bradi most popular?
The single biggest year for Bradi was 1996, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bradi is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Bradi in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 667 people with the name Bradi, or 0.22 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,778 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Bradi in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Bradi?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Bradi leans strongly female. 628 people counted with this name were female (93.5%), compared with 44 male bearers (6.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Bradi?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Bradi is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Black (5.7%) and Hispanic (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Bradi most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Bradi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.5% (577 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Bradi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bradi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bradi in the SSA data are female. 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 Bradi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bradi 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 Bradi 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.
How many people have Bradi as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.