Radley
Every Radley since 1956 — 1,731 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Radley
Radley is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,834 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 1,731 American babies have been named Radley — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Radley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Radley 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 | 11 | #9,324 | 87 | #1,834 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,912 | 110 | #1,579 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,156 | 91 | #1,783 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,992 | 80 | #1,946 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,109 | 55 | #2,454 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,403 | 68 | #2,090 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,304 | 54 | #2,478 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,674 | 69 | #2,076 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,535 | 54 | #2,411 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,158 | 70 | #2,037 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,740 | 66 | #2,127 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,596 | 78 | #1,877 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,270 | 64 | #2,110 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,647 | 64 | #2,124 |
| 2011 | — | — | 42 | #2,839 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,183 | 50 | #2,501 |
| 2009 | — | — | 38 | #3,093 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,713 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #3,975 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31 | #3,435 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,223 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,190 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,691 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,328 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,809 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,705 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,812 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,915 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,268 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,867 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Radley in 2025?
Radley ranked #1,834 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Radley?
1,731 babies have been named Radley in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Radley most popular?
Radley peaked in 2024, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Radley a boy or girl name?
Radley is used for both: about 8% of babies named Radley have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Radley rising or falling?
Radley is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.