Brady
Boy name · 120 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Brady: 120 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 12 births in 2025.
Brady is a name with deep Irish roots, originally an anglicised form of the Gaelic surname Ó Brádaigh, meaning “descendant of Brádach,” where Brádach itself likely signified “spirited” or “broad-chested.” It has been used as a first name for boys in Scotland since the 1970s, reflecting the broader trend of Irish surnames crossing into common usage. The name is most famously borne by Tom Brady, the American football quarterback widely regarded as one of the greatest in NFL history, whose seven Super Bowl victories have made the name synonymous with sporting excellence. While no major places are named after a Brady, the name has a strong cultural foothold through
Boy 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202512 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #29812 babies
- Total births
- 120since 1998
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 17%vs prior 5y