88,067births recorded
14Countries
2Variants
1981Peak · South Australia
#4118France 2025
Brad is a boy name family recorded 88,067 times in 14 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in France (#4118 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1981, at 202.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Brad
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad | English | 83,293 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4249 | 1975 | ▼ 70 % |
| Brad | English | 1,306 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1997 | – |
| Brad | English | 832 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1974 | – |
| Brad | English | 540 | 🇫🇷 France | #4118 | 2009 | ▼ 37 % |
| Brad | English | 407 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1981 | – |
| Brad | English | 247 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1974 | – |
| Bradd | English | 653 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1976 | – |
| Bradd | English | 21 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1996 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Brad ↔ Bradd — spelling variant
Questions about Brad
How popular is the name Brad?
In 2025 it ranked #4118 in France. Official registers record 88,067 births across 14 countries.
What is Brad in other languages?
Bradd (English).
When was Brad most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1981, at 202.5 births per 100,000.
Is Brad a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Brad is a boy name.