UK boy's name
Bradd
A masculine name derived from the Old English word "brad" meaning "broad" or "spacious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bradd is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bradd popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1850, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 8 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 1999. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Bradd. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bradd ranked #1850 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 8 boys were registered as Bradd.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bradd as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1850
1999
Births in 1999
6
Latest year
Peak year
1996
8 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Bradd mean?
The given name Bradd has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old English word "brad," which means "broad" or "wide." This name was commonly used in Anglo-Saxon England and was associated with someone who had a sturdy or robust build.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bradd can be found in the Domesday Book, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book lists several individuals with the name Bradd, indicating its usage during the Norman period.
In the Middle Ages, the name Bradd was particularly popular among the nobility and upper classes of English society. One notable figure from this era was Bradd of Northumbria, a renowned warrior who fought alongside King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
During the Renaissance period, the name Bradd gained popularity across Europe. In Italy, the humanist scholar and philosopher Bradd Bracciolini (1369-1459) was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. He was known for his contributions to classical literature and his role in reviving the study of ancient texts.
In the 17th century, Bradd Winslow (1595-1655) was an influential English Puritan and one of the founders of the town of Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts. He played a crucial role in the early settlement of New England and is remembered for his leadership during the Pequot War.
Another notable figure with the name Bradd was Bradd Pitt (1963-), an American actor and film producer. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Pitt is widely regarded as one of the most influential and popular actors of his generation.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the given name Bradd who have left their mark on history. While the name may have evolved and undergone various spelling variations over time, its roots can be traced back to the Old English language and its association with strength and robustness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bradd over time
The chart below shows babies named Bradd registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bradd, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 1999, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bradd by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bradd was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #1629 | 21 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Bradd
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bradd: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bradd in the UK right now?
In 1999, Bradd was ranked #1850 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Bradd most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 8 babies registered as Bradd in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bradd?
A masculine name derived from the Old English word "brad" meaning "broad" or "spacious".
How many people are called Bradd in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Bradd across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.