Brady is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3110 in 2025 with 52 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 65 births ranking #2644. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 30.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 30,909 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.