Brodderick
Of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Broderick meaning "broad ridge".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Brodderick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brodderick today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brodderick births was 1989 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brodderick. 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 Brodderick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1989
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1995 SSA rank
#9,038
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Brodderick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brodderick from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brodderick 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 Brodderick 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 Brodderick
The name Brodderick has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old German words "brod," meaning "broad" or "wide," and "ric," meaning "powerful" or "ruler." The name was likely given to individuals who were seen as strong and influential leaders within their communities.
During the Middle Ages, the name Brodderick was prevalent among the Germanic tribes that inhabited present-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of France. It was often associated with warriors and noblemen who held positions of authority and commanded respect among their peers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brodderick can be found in the Frankish chronicles of the 8th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a influential chieftain who played a role in the battles against the invading Moors in what is now southern France.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Brodderick. In the 11th century, Brodderick of Saxony was a renowned military commander who led his forces against the invading Danes and played a pivotal role in protecting the Saxon territories. Another famous Brodderick was a 13th-century Benedictine monk and scholar from the Rhineland region, known for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, Brodderick von Heidelberg (1460-1528) was a celebrated German artist and engraver whose intricate woodcuts and etchings depicted scenes from biblical stories and classical mythology. His works were highly prized by collectors and patrons throughout Europe.
In the 17th century, Brodderick Vanderburgh (1602-1672) was a Dutch explorer and navigator who undertook several expeditions to the East Indies and the Spice Islands. His detailed maps and navigation charts were instrumental in advancing maritime exploration during that era.
Another notable figure was Brodderick Steinbeck (1722-1798), a German-born architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the redesign and reconstruction of several cities in the Holy Roman Empire after the devastating Thirty Years' War.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Brodderick, a name that has endured for centuries and continues to hold a sense of strength, leadership, and fortitude.
People
Brodderick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brodderick 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
Brodderick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brodderick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brodderick 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Brodderick a common name?
We classify Brodderick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brodderick most popular?
The single biggest year for Brodderick was 1989, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brodderick is about 33 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 Brodderick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brodderick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brodderick 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 Brodderick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brodderick 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 Brodderick 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 Americans are named Brodderick?
Find out how many people have the name Brodderick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.