Bradrick
English name with roots in Old English meaning "broad village".
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Bradrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bradrick today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bradrick births was 1979 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bradrick. 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
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
1979
14 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,162
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Bradrick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bradrick from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 84 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bradrick 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 Bradrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bradrick
The name Bradrick has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon culture of ancient Britain, emerging around the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old English words "brad" meaning broad or wide, and "ric" meaning powerful or mighty. Together, Bradrick can be interpreted as "broad ruler" or "powerful leader".
In the early medieval period, the name Bradrick was primarily found in regions of England such as Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria. It was a popular name among the nobility and warrior class, reflecting the strength and authority associated with its meaning.
While there are no direct references to the name Bradrick in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components can be traced back to Old English literature and historical records. For instance, the poem "Beowulf" features characters with names containing similar elements, such as Breca and Riculf.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Bradrick was Bradrick of Mercia, a nobleman who lived in the 7th century AD. He was known for his role in defending the kingdom against the invading Welsh armies.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Bradrick. In the 9th century, Bradrick the Wise was a renowned scholar and advisor to King Alfred the Great of Wessex. His treatises on philosophy and governance were highly influential during his time.
During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, Bradrick de Warenne was a prominent Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror. He was later rewarded with lands and titles for his bravery in battle.
In the 13th century, Bradrick of York was a respected clergyman and author of several religious texts. His works on theology and spirituality were widely studied in monasteries across Europe.
Another significant figure was Bradrick Longbow, a skilled archer who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 14th century. His prowess with the longbow earned him a reputation as one of the finest archers of his time.
While the name Bradrick has become less common in modern times, its historical roots and meaning have left a lasting impact on the cultural heritage of Britain and the English language.
People
Bradrick + last name combinations
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FAQ
Bradrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bradrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bradrick 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 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Bradrick a common name?
We classify Bradrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bradrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Bradrick was 1979, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bradrick is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bradrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bradrick 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.
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.