Broadus is a rare and unique given name of American origin. It was popularized by Broadus Mitchell, an American economist who served as the chairman of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's National Resources Planning Board during World War II. The name Broadus is believed to have been derived from an English surname that was originally a habitational name from any of several places named Brode or Broad in England. It is likely that these place names were derived from Old English elements 'broad' meaning broad and '-hōs' referring to a settlement or homestead. The name Broadus is not particularly associated with any specific season, flower, or birthstone, as it does not have any direct connection to Latin, Greek, or other classical languages that often provide such associations for names.
The name Broadus experienced significant popularity fluctuations throughout the years, with a total of 905 births recorded between 1900 and 2013. The highest number of births occurred in 1914 and 1916, each with 23 babies named Broadus. However, the name's popularity began to decline significantly after the 1920s, with fewer than 25 births per year from 1926 onwards. The most recent data available, from 2013, shows only 5 births, suggesting that the name Broadus has become quite rare in recent years.