Brad is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #521 in 1997 with 388 recorded births. This places Brad in the top 5% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 419 births ranking #498. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 4,858 boys born was named Brad. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.