Name meaning & stats
Brad
Brad means “broad meadow”. 83,052 US babies since 1940, peak 1960. Notable Brads are 3.1× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
“broad meadow”
Pet form of Bradley
In US birth records
Peak year: 1960
83,052 US babies were named Brad between 1940 and 2025.
Where Brads end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ice hockey player | 3.1× | High · 74 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.4× | High · 73 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 63 people |
| Baseball player | 2.1× | High · 54 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, Brads show up 3.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Brad has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
Brad is the main spelling
- Brad 99%
- Bradd 1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1960)