Brody is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1104 in 1996 with 12 recorded births. This places Brody in the top 30% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 670 births ranking #84. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 26,543 boys born was named Brody. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Brody is the streamlined modern form of a Scottish surname and place-name family often linked with a ditch or muddy place. The literal meaning is old and earthy, but the modern name feels brisk, sporty, and polished.
Brody rose strongly as a first name in the late twentieth century, helped by the popularity of surname-style boys' names. It now often feels more modern than its older Scottish background suggests.