Broderick
Meaning
surname meaning 'son of Roderick', from Germanic 'famous ruler'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Broderick peaked in the 1980s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Broderick
Most people given the name Broderick in the United States were born between 1970 and 2019. The Broderick you meet today is most often in his 20s or 30s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Broderick deep dive
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