Brother; or son of Brod
Brodin is a rare surname-turned-given name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a Scandinavian variant of the name Broder, meaning 'brother', or an Irish patronymic meaning 'son of Brod'. In modern usage, it is frequently chosen as a unique alternative to popular names like Brody or Braden.
Less common today
Brodin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,968 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
