Broder
A Swedish masculine name derived from the word "broder" meaning "brother".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Broder. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Broder today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Broder births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Broder. 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 Broder. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#10,846
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Broder: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Broder 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 Broder during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Broder
The name Broder has its origins in the Old Norse language and can be traced back to the Viking era of Scandinavia. It is derived from the Old Norse word "bróðir," meaning "brother." This name was commonly given to signify the bond between siblings or to honor a revered older brother.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Broder dates back to the 9th century, during the height of the Viking Age. Vikings often had names that reflected their culture, values, and beliefs, and Broder was a name that embodied the importance of family ties and kinship in Viking society.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Broder was Broder Svensson (1180-1245), a Swedish bishop and statesman who played a significant role in the consolidation of the Swedish Church and the establishment of the Diocese of Linköping.
Another prominent individual with the name Broder was Broder Christensen (1869-1949), a Danish painter and printmaker known for his Symbolist works and his contributions to the Skagen Painters colony.
In the realm of literature, Broder Christiansen (1869-1958) was a Norwegian novelist and playwright who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of rural life and social commentary.
Moving forward in history, Broder Carstensen (1919-2004) was a German actor and director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades, appearing in numerous films and television productions.
Lastly, Broder Brodersen (born 1934) is a Danish historian and author, renowned for his extensive research on the Viking Age and his contributions to the study of Norse mythology and culture.
While the name Broder may have faded in popularity in recent times, its rich history and connections to the Viking era and Scandinavian culture make it a significant and meaningful name that has left an indelible mark on the annals of history.
People
Broder + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Broder 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
Broder: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Broder?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Broder 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Broder a common name?
We classify Broder as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Broder most popular?
The single biggest year for Broder was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Broder is about 20 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 Broder in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Broder a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Broder 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 Broder still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Broder 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 Broder 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 Broder?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.