Broderic
An English masculine name derived from the Old English "brād" meaning "broad" and "rīc" meaning "power".
Name Census estimates that about 185 living Americans carry the first name Broderic. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Broderic today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Broderic births was 1993 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Broderic. 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
185
~ 1 in 1,852,726 Americans
Peak year
1993
13 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2015 SSA rank
#8,864
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Broderic: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Broderic from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 75 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Broderic remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Broderic 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 Broderic 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 Broderic
The name Broderic is of Old English origin, derived from the Germanic elements "brod," meaning "broad," and "ric," meaning "powerful" or "ruler." It was a common name among the Anglo-Saxons during the Middle Ages, often given to those who were physically imposing or held positions of authority.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Broderic can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of events in England written in the late 9th century. The chronicle mentions a Broderic, Earl of Northumbria, who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Broderic of Taunton is recorded as having written several religious texts, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation. His works were widely studied in monasteries throughout England and parts of Europe.
During the Norman Conquest of England in the late 11th century, a Norman knight named Broderic de Montfort is said to have fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was later granted lands in Warwickshire for his loyalty and bravery.
In the 13th century, a Scottish nobleman named Broderic de Brus played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England. He was a close ally of William Wallace and fought alongside him at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.
Another notable figure with the name Broderic was an Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Brien clan in the 16th century. Broderic O'Brien was known for his resistance against English rule in Ireland and his efforts to maintain the autonomy of his clan's territories in County Clare.
Throughout history, the name Broderic has been associated with strength, leadership, and a sense of authority. While its popularity has waned in modern times, it remains a name steeped in rich cultural and historical significance, particularly in the Anglo-Saxon and Celtic traditions.
People
Broderic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Broderic 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
Broderic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Broderic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 185 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Broderic 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 1,852,726 US residents.
Is Broderic a common name?
We classify Broderic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 188 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Broderic most popular?
The single biggest year for Broderic was 1993, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Broderic is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Broderic a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Broderic 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.