Brady is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #309 in 2024 with 1,098 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 4,951 births ranking #93. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 42.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,562 boys born was named Brady. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Brady is an Irish surname-style name often linked with ideas such as spirit or broadness, depending on how the old Irish source is explained. It has a brisk, sporty sound that has helped it stay modern.
The name comes from surname use rather than from a separate ancient first name. In the US especially, its modern image has been shaped by public figures and the wider popularity of Irish-derived surname names.