Broc
About Broc
Broc is a concise masculine name with Celtic origins. Primarily derived from the Irish word 'broc' meaning badger, it carries connotations of strength and resilience. In Celtic culture, badgers were respected for their determination and protective nature. Broc may also be a shortened form of Brocton, an English place name meaning "brook settlement." As a given name, Broc remains uncommon but aligns with the modern trend toward short, strong-sounding boys' names. Its brevity and hard consonant ending give it a masculine edge, while its uncommon nature offers distinctiveness. The name has gained modest usage in English-speaking countries but has never entered mainstream popularity charts.
Pronounced BROCK.
As of October 2026, Broc ranked #11110 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #1050 in 1985.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,383 | 32 | 16.7 |
| 2015 | #3,699 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,495 | 22 | 12.1 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |