Bradley
boy name#403 in 2025Bradley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #47 in 1970, ranks #403 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#403
rank today
#47
peak (1970)
794
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #776 |
| 1890s | #651 |
| 1900s | #715 |
| 1910s | #761 |
| 1920s | #696 |
| 1930s | #424 |
| 1940s | #293 |
| 1950s | #119 |
| 1960s | #74 |
| 1970s | #54 |
| 1980s | #54 |
| 1990s | #82 |
| 2000s | #172 |
| 2010s | #199 |
| 2020s | #343 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bradley has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 280,000 people named Bradley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bradley alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bradley in 2025?
- Bradley ranks #403 among US boy names in 2025, with 794 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bradley most popular?
- Bradley peaked in 1970, reaching #47 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bradley with classmates?
- Bradley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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