Brentley Unisex

Popularity: #832 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRNT-lee / /ˈbrɛntli/

English; Modern

Meaning

English: 'sword' or 'hill'

Historical & Cultural Background

Brentley is a modern name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is often considered a variation of the name Brent, which has Old English roots. The name reflects a trend towards unique and compound names in contemporary naming practices. Brentley is primarily used in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Brentley has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

BrentBentlyBraydenBrendanBrennerBraylonBriceBrockBrysonBennett

Variants

  • Brentlee
  • Brently

International Variants

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Famous people named Brentley

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Fictional characters named Brentley

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Sibling Suggestions

BentleyKendallCarterGraysonSawyerHudson

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brentley was first seen in the United States in 1957. Brentley has ranked as high as #987 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Brentley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Brentley (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NC 9
16%
KY 8
14%
OH 7
12%
PA 7
12%
TN 7
12%
GA 5
9%
MO 5
9%
FL 5
9%
WV 5
9%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19575
19587
19597
196012
196111
196212
19637
19649
19657
196614
19679
19685
19698
197013
197112
197218
197311
197415
197512
197616
197713
197813
197912
19808
198111
198219
198311
198411
198515
198616
198719
198825
198934
199019
199118
199215
199318
199416
199511
199610
19978
199810
199913
200013
200111
200213
200311
200422
200517
200618
200710
200817
200923
201067
2011153
2012304
2013372
2014413
2015411
2016326
2017278
2018238
2019224
2020181
2021152
2022118
2023128
202492