Brad

Meaning: Its source is brad ford, an Old English name meaning "Broad ford."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Nickname For: Bradford and Bradley

Popularity: The name Brad ranked 719th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 219th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.

Narrative: This was a common English place name, and often became a surname for families who lived close to easily accessible fords.

Arts and Music

Brad Anderson (born 1924)
American cartoonist.
- Marmaduke (see list of Cartoonists)

Miscellaneous

Brad Pitt (born 1963)
Actor
- 1998 gross earnings: $40 million (see list of Top-paid Stars)

Sports

Brad Bridgewater
American athlete.
- 1996 Olympic swimming gold medal winner for 200m backstroke (see list of Olympic Gold Medalists in Miscellaneous Swimming Events)
Brad Shearer
Football player.
- 1977 Outland Trophy winner (see list of Outland Trophy Winners)

Stage and Screen

Brad Carlton
Fictional character.
- Character on the soap opera ''''The Young and the Restless'''' (see list of Characters on ''The Young and the Restless'')
Brad Davis (born 1949, died 1991)
American actor.
- Portrayed Ol'' George Johnson (see list of Actors on ''Roots'')
Brad Hall
American writer, producer, and comedian.
- A cast member on ''''Saturday Night Live,'''' 1982-1984 (see list of Saturday Night Live)
Brad Maule
- Actor on soap opera ''''General Hospital'''' (see list of Performers on ''General Hospital'')
Brad Taylor
Fictional character.
- Portrayed by Zachery Ty Bryan (see list of Characters on ''Home Improvement'')