Name Profile

Brad

"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin

BoyUnknown1 syllable

About Brad

Brad appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1880 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for boys, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 83,181 times.

Quick Facts

GenderBoy

OriginUnknown

PronunciationBrad

Syllables1

Nicknames for Brad

Brad is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.

Popularity in the U.S.

Brad is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys.. Parents often choose Brad for its clear pronunciation and classic style.

Brad had — births in .

Middle Name Ideas

Brad James
Brad Alexander
Brad Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Brad mean?

Brad means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.

Is Brad a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Brad is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..

How is Brad pronounced?

A common pronunciation is Brad.