Brad
boy name#4249 in 2025Brad entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #98 in 1975, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4249
rank today
#98
peak (1975)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #864 |
| 1910s | #3658 |
| 1920s | #3472 |
| 1930s | #1926 |
| 1940s | #717 |
| 1950s | #187 |
| 1960s | #148 |
| 1970s | #122 |
| 1980s | #205 |
| 1990s | #492 |
| 2000s | #874 |
| 2010s | #2004 |
| 2020s | #3644 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Brad has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 71,000 people named Brad are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brad alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brad in 2025?
- Brad ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Brad most popular?
- Brad peaked in 1975, reaching #98 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Brad with classmates?
- Brad will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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