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Meaning and Origin of the Name Brad

The meaning of the name Brad is derived from the name Bradley which is an Old English surname derived from a place name meaning “broad wood” or “broad meadow”.

Popularity of the Name

Since the 17th century the name Brad has been used as a first name in Britain. Hitting its height of popularity in Britain in the mid-90s, it has had a steady decline since that time. It was not on the 100 most popular boys’ names in 2018 in England and hasn’t been for many years.

In the United States, the name is the 257th most popular name, with an estimated population of 258,469 in that country.

Public Figures with the Name

The Actor Brad Pitt

Variations of the Name

Variations of the name include Bradley, Bradford and Brady.

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