Brady is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3725 in 2004 with 4 recorded births. This places Brady in the bottom 38% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4 births ranking #3126. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 71,464 girls born was named Brady. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.