Brodey
2025 SSA
About Brodey
Brodey is a masculine name representing a modern spelling variant of Brody. With Irish and Gaelic origins, it derives from the surname Ó Bruadair, meaning 'descendant of the dreamer,' or from place names meaning 'ditch' or 'muddy place.' This contemporary spelling emerged in popularity during the early 2000s, part of the trend toward creative variants of traditional names. Brodey offers a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining masculine energy. The 'ey' ending gives it a more casual, playful feel than the traditional spelling. While less common than Brody, Brodey appeals to parents seeking names with Irish heritage but with a modern twist, fitting well with other popular boy names featuring the long 'e' ending sound.
Pronounced BROY-dee.
As of October 2026, Brodey ranked #12329 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1452 in 2008.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,097 | 36 | 18.7 |
| 2015 | #4,909 | 19 | 9.9 |
| 2016 | #4,495 | 22 | 11.6 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |