Broad meadow
Derived from the Old English elements 'brad' (broad) and 'leah' (woodland, clearing, or meadow). It originally served as an English surname for families living near a wide clearing. While the 'Bradey' spelling is less common than 'Brady', it retains the same pastoral roots.
Less common today
Bradey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,237 in 1993.
Professional soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
