Brodie
Meaning: Ditch, muddy place
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #206
Total births: 1,263
History: Brodie surged in the 2000s as a Scottish-Australian name. The name has a rugged, outdoorsy character. Brodie represents the Australian love of names that sound like they belong in the bush.
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| Current rank (2008) | #92 |
| Babies named Brodie in 2008 | 111 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,263 |
| Peak year | 2006 (139 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #70 |
| Years in records | 1994–2008 (11 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 9 spots |
Frequently asked about Brodie
What does the name Brodie mean?
Brodie means “Ditch, muddy place” from Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Brodie?
Brodie has Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Ditch, muddy place”.
How popular is Brodie in Australia?
Brodie ranked #92 in Australia in 2008 — given to 111 babies that year.
When was Brodie most popular?
Brodie peaked in 2006 with 139 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Brodie a boy or girl name?
Brodie is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Brodies in registered births are male.
How long has Brodie been recorded in Australia?
Brodie appears in birth records in Australia across 11 years — from 1994 through 2008.