Bradly
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Bradly since 1946 — 9,354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bradly
Bradly is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,751 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 9,354 American babies have been named Bradly. Its peak came in 1990, when 260 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bradly stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bradly year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,751 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #5,946 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #6,953 |
| 2022 | — | — | 21 | #4,728 |
| 2021 | — | — | 19 | #4,953 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,741 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,851 |
| 2018 | — | — | 35 | #3,252 |
| 2017 | — | — | 35 | #3,254 |
| 2016 | — | — | 27 | #3,892 |
| 2015 | — | — | 35 | #3,238 |
| 2014 | — | — | 65 | #2,121 |
| 2013 | — | — | 62 | #2,141 |
| 2012 | — | — | 67 | #2,049 |
| 2011 | — | — | 74 | #1,889 |
| 2010 | — | — | 94 | #1,655 |
| 2009 | — | — | 87 | #1,757 |
| 2008 | — | — | 114 | #1,447 |
| 2007 | — | — | 108 | #1,478 |
| 2006 | — | — | 129 | #1,289 |
| 2005 | — | — | 125 | #1,257 |
| 2004 | — | — | 113 | #1,310 |
| 2003 | — | — | 124 | #1,190 |
| 2002 | — | — | 133 | #1,099 |
| 2001 | — | — | 139 | #1,049 |
| 2000 | — | — | 163 | #932 |
| 1995 | — | — | 189 | #782 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,577 | 254 | #635 |
| 1985 | — | — | 213 | #600 |
| 1980 | — | — | 214 | #589 |
| 1975 | — | — | 162 | #636 |
| 1970 | — | — | 187 | #593 |
| 1965 | — | — | 118 | #685 |
| 1960 | — | — | 111 | #730 |
| 1955 | — | — | 66 | #916 |
| 1950 | — | — | 20 | #1,661 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bradly mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Bradly in 2025?
Bradly ranked #7,751 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bradly?
9,354 babies have been named Bradly in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bradly most popular?
Bradly peaked in 1990, when 260 newborns received the name.
Is Bradly a boy or girl name?
Bradly is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bradly rising or falling?
Bradly is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.