Are The Brady Bunch Kids' Names Ready For A Comeback?

Many of us know the familiar story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls. Together, they formed half of the TV family, "The Brady Bunch." Although the show never reached stellar Nielsen ratings during its run on the ABC network (spanning 1969 to 1974), it proved its staying power through decades of spinoffs, movies, and merchandise. Perhaps the most endearing aspect of the show was the kids, each with distinct personalities and quirks. As we take a moment to remember Greg, Peter, Bobby, Marcia, Jan, and Cindy, let's explore which names might be poised to make a comeback with modern parents, shall we? 

First, there's Marcia (no surprise here, right? If you ask Jan, it's always Marcia, Marcia, Marcia). The name Marcia stayed consistently popular in the United States through the 1960s and '70s, dipped in the '80s, and dropped out of the top 1,000 girls' names in the '90s (it has not returned since). But in recent years, the name has trended upward. The name Marcia means: "dedicated to Mars" and has Roman origins. Names inspired by the zodiac, planets, and celestial bodies are rising in popularity with millennial and Gen Z parents who are increasingly seeking out fresh takes on names that incorporate the stars.

While Marcia braces for a potential climb back up the ranks, there's one among "The Brady Bunch" brood sitting pretty at the front — a classic name that never left the top 1,000. In fact, Peter has remained within the 250 most popular names in the U.S. from 1960 to 2025, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data. Bonus for cinema-loving parents: Peter also makes our list of names inspired by Audrey Hepburn film characters. 

Several Brady Bunch kids go by nicknames that have dipped recently, while the full versions have stayed popular. Cindy, for example, fell off the top 1,000 in 2015, while Cynthia remained on the list until 2024. Similarly, Greg and Bobby fell out of the top 1,000 ranking after 1995 and 2020, respectively, while Gregory and Robert both remain on the list. Robert has remained in the top 100 boys' names since the year 1900. Talk about staying power!

Finally, there's Jan. The least common among the Brady Bunch sibling names, Jan fell off the top 1,000 most popular girls' name rankings in 1982, though it remained a popular pick for baby boys until 2008. Even the longer version of the girls' name (Janet) has flown beneath the radar for new parents, dropping from the top 1,000 after 2011 and never returning. So, if you're looking for a unique name your daughter most likely won't share with her classmates and could be prime for a comeback, Jan could be a contender.