Brad

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Brad

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Brad is short for many English surnames (Bradley, Bradford, Braddock, Bradwell, etc.) where “brad” means “Broad.”

History:
As the name Bradley became highly popular during the late 20th century, Brad did as well.

Pronunciation: brahd.

Famous Bearers:
Singers and Entertainers:
(William) Brad(ley) Pitt (1963-)
American actor.
Brad Renfro (1982-)
American actor.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.073 % named Brad

Popularity of Brad:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1940: N/A
1940-1950: 554th most popular.
1950-1960: 185th most popular.
1960-1970: 159th most popular.
1970-1980: 127th most popular.
1980-1990: 192nd most popular.
1990: 388th most popular.
1991: 414th most popular.
1992: 477th most popular.
1993: 482nd most popular.
1994: 536th most popular.
1995: 517th most popular.
1996: 511th most popular.
1997: 527th most popular.
1998: 581st most popular.
1999: 609th most popular.
2000: 637th most popular.
2001: 686th most popular.
2002: 752nd most popular.
2003: 810th most popular.