Brody
Pronunciation: [ br-OHD-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brody first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 282 babies have been named Brody in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brody is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,144 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,144
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Brody is also used as a boy name, ranked #224.
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Celtic origin
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Arabic origin
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Frisian origin
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#9,320 in US
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About the Name Brody
Brody is a girl name .
Is Brody a boy or girl name? Brody is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,144 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #224. Brody is more commonly used as a boy name.
Brody is currently ranked #9,144 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brody include Bro, Bry, Brie, and Brokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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