Bradly Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBRAD-lee / /ˈbrædli/English; Old English
Meaning
English: broad wood; Old English: from the broad clearing
Historical & Cultural Background
Bradly is a variant of the name Bradley, which has roots in Old English. It has been used as a surname and a given name. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with nature due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
Bradly has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bradley
- Bradly
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bradly was first seen in the United States in 1946. Bradly has ranked as high as #973 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Bradly has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bradly (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 29 |
| 1952 | 45 |
| 1953 | 54 |
| 1954 | 56 |
| 1955 | 66 |
| 1956 | 61 |
| 1957 | 71 |
| 1958 | 73 |
| 1959 | 92 |
| 1960 | 111 |
| 1961 | 117 |
| 1962 | 93 |
| 1963 | 96 |
| 1964 | 124 |
| 1965 | 118 |
| 1966 | 89 |
| 1967 | 121 |
| 1968 | 120 |
| 1969 | 174 |
| 1970 | 187 |
| 1971 | 158 |
| 1972 | 141 |
| 1973 | 134 |
| 1974 | 146 |
| 1975 | 162 |
| 1976 | 164 |
| 1977 | 176 |
| 1978 | 159 |
| 1979 | 202 |
| 1980 | 214 |
| 1981 | 204 |
| 1982 | 219 |
| 1983 | 194 |
| 1984 | 184 |
| 1985 | 213 |
| 1986 | 219 |
| 1987 | 220 |
| 1988 | 208 |
| 1989 | 236 |
| 1990 | 254 |
| 1991 | 206 |
| 1992 | 212 |
| 1993 | 197 |
| 1994 | 190 |
| 1995 | 189 |
| 1996 | 168 |
| 1997 | 203 |
| 1998 | 201 |
| 1999 | 160 |
| 2000 | 163 |
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2002 | 133 |
| 2003 | 124 |
| 2004 | 113 |
| 2005 | 125 |
| 2006 | 129 |
| 2007 | 108 |
| 2008 | 114 |
| 2009 | 87 |
| 2010 | 94 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2012 | 67 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |