Broadus

Broadus - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Broadus at a glance

Broadus is ranked #1262 among boy baby names in 1957, with 11 births in 1957. It peaked in 1914 at #881 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.

Rank in 1957
#1262
Births in 1957
11
Peak year
1914 (#881)
First appeared
1912
Trend
#1315 in 1947 → #1262 in 1957 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 188,901 boys
Visitor rating
4.0/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Broadus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #896. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Broadus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Broadus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Broadus. The baby boy name Broadus was given to 11 baby boys in 1957, ranking #1262 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 188,901 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Broadus peaked in popularity 112 years ago in 1914 on position 881.



Famous with this name

Broadus Mattison
William Broadus
Cori Broadus


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Rating: 4.0/5 (3 recent votes)


Broadus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Broadus is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #403 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #589.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Broadus is where you live.


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Broadus origin and meaning

Broadus is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Broadus, pop culture references for the name Broadus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Broadus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Broadus, sorted by popularity.

Bridger / Bartosz / Braddock / Bertis / Burtis / Bartek / Bridget /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19571262
19541572
19531474
19511438
19481446
19471315
19441445
19431238
19421126
19411332
19401353
19391078
19381460
19371496
19361196
19351196
19341156
19331011
19321362
19311136
19301151
19291079
19281120
19271288
19261280
19251097
19241013
1923917
19221306
19211600
19201120
19191006
19181073
19171087
19161019
19151202
1914881
1912896

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
South Carolina403
North Carolina589

Even more about Broadus


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Broadus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Broadus?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1914
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Broadus
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 188,901
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1912
1957 births +11

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