Bradley Boy

Popularity: #341 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRAD-lee / /ˈbrædli/

English; Old English

Meaning

English: broad wood; Old English: from the broad clearing

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Bradley has its roots in Old English, derived from the words 'brad' meaning broad and 'leah' meaning wood or clearing. It became a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name has been used in various forms since the 19th century and has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with a sense of nature and openness due to its meaning.

Trend Summary

Bradley experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.

Similar Names

BradyBradfordBraydenBrooksBrockBrennanBrendanBraylon

Variants

  • Brad
  • Bradly

International Variants

  • Bradley (English)
  • Bradley (American)

Famous people named Bradley

Bradley Cooper is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as 'Silver Linings Playbook' and 'American Sniper'.

Bradley Wiggins is a retired British cyclist who won the Tour de France in 2012.

Bradley Beal is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards in the NBA.

Bradley Walsh is an English actor and television presenter, known for his role in 'Doctor Who' and hosting 'The Chase'.

Fictional characters named Bradley

Bradley is a character in the video game series 'Silent Hill', known for his role in 'Silent Hill 3'.

Bradley is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bradley was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bradley has ranked as high as #91 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Bradley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bradley (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 96
12%
TX 84
10%
FL 78
9%
NY 46
6%
PA 38
5%
NC 30
4%
IN 28
3%
GA 27
3%
TN 25
3%
VA 24
3%
MI 23
3%
OH 23
3%
MA 22
3%
IL 20
2%
AZ 20
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
188110
18825
18838
18859
18875
18909
18915
18936
18949
189526
189624
189716
189815
18998
190015
190111
19029
19036
190415
19059
190612
190714
190818
190919
191017
191121
191236
191342
191444
191566
191670
191749
191881
191953
192086
192164
192286
192380
192486
192579
192681
192791
1928110
1929110
1930122
1931161
1932140
1933160
1934166
1935237
1936215
1937216
1938207
1939206
1940227
1941286
1942342
1943329
1944306
1945310
1946561
1947830
19481,030
19491,311
19501,632
19511,811
19522,046
19532,763
19543,240
19553,183
19563,519
19573,528
19583,734
19594,050
19604,745
19614,742
19624,636
19634,765
19644,960
19654,787
19664,555
19674,342
19684,803
19696,391
19706,819
19715,781
19724,839
19734,747
19745,173
19755,894
19765,978
19776,431
19786,096
19796,926
19807,209
19816,896
19826,978
19836,738
19846,568
19857,012
19867,043
19876,916
19887,017
19896,977
19906,436
19915,723
19925,098
19935,135
19944,678
19954,764
19964,756
19974,124
19983,795
19993,576
20003,017
20012,729
20022,644
20032,394
20042,308
20052,409
20062,137
20072,075
20081,953
20091,951
20101,995
20112,159
20122,299
20132,330
20142,329
20152,402
20162,054
20171,648
20181,495
20191,441
20201,236
20211,074
2022951
2023907
2024906