Bradley Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Bradley

Bradley Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: br(add)-lee
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Bradley Name Meaning

The name Bradley means “broad clearing” or “broad meadow.” It symbolizes spaciousness, openness, and a connection to nature.

Origins of the Name Bradley

The name Bradley has Anglo-Saxon roots and was originally used as a surname. The name refers to someone who lived near or worked in a broad clearing in a wood or a broad meadow.

Bradley is an English surname originating from a place name meaning “broad wood” or “broad meadow.” The name first became popular as a given name in the United States in the mid-20th century.

Popularity of the Name Bradley

Bradley was a popular name in the United States in the mid-20th century and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. It’s considered a classic, timeless name that never goes out of style.

Fun Facts on the Name Bradley

In conclusion, Bradley is a versatile and classic name with Anglo-Saxon roots and a strong connection to nature. Its popularity has endured for decades, making it a great choice for parents looking for a timeless and meaningful name for their son.

Bradley Name Popularity

How popular is the name Bradley? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	629	5	0.0014%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	1,006	5	0.001%
1913	749	13	0.0023%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	788	26	0.0029%
1916	838	22	0.0023%
1917	1,163	10	0.001%
1918	848	27	0.0025%
1919	1,078	13	0.0012%
1920	724	46	0.0041%
1921	993	20	0.0017%
1922	832	33	0.003%
1923	870	28	0.0025%
1924	850	31	0.0027%
1925	840	30	0.0027%
1926	786	35	0.0032%
1927	672	54	0.0049%
1928	599	67	0.0063%
1929	706	43	0.0042%
1930	621	61	0.0058%
1931	477	103	0.0104%
1932	508	92	0.0093%
1933	436	116	0.0125%
1934	485	101	0.0104%
1935	354	199	0.0205%
1936	384	165	0.0171%
1937	383	167	0.0169%
1938	409	157	0.0153%
1939	409	156	0.0153%
1940	410	159	0.015%
1941	354	231	0.0205%
1942	330	299	0.0237%
1943	340	292	0.0224%
1944	349	246	0.0198%
1945	345	258	0.0212%
1946	272	515	0.0349%
1947	222	800	0.0479%
1948	193	1,000	0.0626%
1949	174	1,289	0.0801%
1950	154	1,611	0.1001%
1951	144	1,800	0.1062%
1952	140	2,039	0.1168%
1953	117	2,760	0.1559%
1954	106	3,226	0.1765%
1955	107	3,175	0.1726%
1956	104	3,498	0.1852%
1957	107	3,521	0.183%
1958	108	3,716	0.1966%
1959	103	4,044	0.2128%
1960	90	4,739	0.2501%
1961	87	4,730	0.2505%
1962	87	4,635	0.2525%
1963	82	4,767	0.2656%
1964	77	4,964	0.282%
1965	72	4,784	0.2925%
1966	68	4,553	0.2916%
1967	67	4,338	0.2859%
1968	57	4,801	0.3197%
1969	53	6,394	0.415%
1970	47	6,824	0.4288%
1971	58	5,782	0.3848%
1972	61	4,830	0.3546%
1973	63	4,743	0.3659%
1974	58	5,169	0.3977%
1975	52	5,895	0.4587%
1976	51	5,978	0.4638%
1977	49	6,432	0.4772%
1978	53	6,100	0.4537%
1979	47	6,931	0.4916%
1980	51	7,213	0.4933%
1981	50	6,897	0.4692%
1982	51	6,979	0.467%
1983	52	6,741	0.4568%
1984	53	6,569	0.4416%
1985	53	7,009	0.4618%
1986	54	7,038	0.4663%
1987	56	6,913	0.453%
1988	57	7,010	0.4498%
1989	58	6,977	0.4324%
1990	65	6,431	0.388%
1991	67	5,724	0.3512%
1992	72	5,096	0.3193%
1993	73	5,133	0.3292%
1994	83	4,674	0.3046%
1995	78	4,764	0.3161%
1996	83	4,752	0.3174%
1997	94	4,120	0.2786%
1998	101	3,788	0.2531%
1999	104	3,571	0.2385%
2000	131	3,008	0.1969%
2001	145	2,724	0.1808%
2002	149	2,634	0.1758%
2003	165	2,376	0.1562%
2004	176	2,295	0.1506%
2005	173	2,396	0.1567%
2006	188	2,125	0.1357%
2007	194	2,056	0.1303%
2008	201	1,934	0.1251%
2009	195	1,943	0.13%
2010	186	1,976	0.1371%
2011	179	2,137	0.15%
2012	169	2,279	0.1599%
2013	175	2,309	0.1622%
2014	183	2,313	0.1588%
2015	173	2,385	0.1639%
2016	197	2,025	0.1404%
2017	228	1,627	0.1166%
2018	246	1,462	0.1064%
2019	252	1,413	0.1044%
2020	272	1,190	0.0935%
2021	312	1,031	0.0843%

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Names Like Bradley

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What names are variants of Bradley?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Bradley.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Brad	Broad, wide	English
Bradd	Broad, wide; broad meadow	English
Bradlea	Broad meadow	English
Bradlee	Broad meadow	English
Bradleigh	Broad meadow	English
Bradlie	Broad meadow	English
Bradly	Broad meadow	English
Bradney	Broad meadow	English
Lee	Pasture or meadow	English

What names sound like Bradley?

If you like how Bradley sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Bradley.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Bartel	Son of Talmai (the farmer)	Aramaic
Bartle	Son of Talmai (the farmer)	Aramaic
Bartlet
Bartley	Birch tree meadow	Scottish
Bertle	Hill of birds	English

Birtle	Hill of birds	English

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Tammy Jul 20 at 2:06 pm

My husband actually came up with the name Bradley after I had done asked him hundreds of names & he said no I told him to pick something the first couple we both didn’t agree on & we both like the name Bradley

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Tammy Apr 29 at 10:56 am

I kept asking my husband about different names & then gave up after asking him over 400-500 names & told him to pick a name & he came up with a couple different names & we both agreed on Bradley Ray

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Angel Jul 3 at 2:12 am

Just love it. Super simple. He can pronounce it

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