Bradley
Bradley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɹædli/
Meaning and origin of Bradley
Root meaning: “broad”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Ultimately from Old English brād (“broad”) + lēah (“woodland”). Equivalent to broad + -ley.
How popular is Bradley?
Since 1880, 1,949 girls and 313,008 boys in the U.S. have been named Bradley (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1888 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #47 in 1970. In 2025 it ranked #403 for boys, with 830 babies given the name.
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Bradley FAQ
What does the name Bradley mean?
Bradley traces back to a root meaning "broad". A male given name transferred from the surname. Ultimately from Old English brād (“broad”) + lēah (“woodland”). Equivalent to broad + -ley.
What is the origin of the name Bradley?
Bradley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Bradley?
Since 1880, 1,949 girls and 313,008 boys in the U.S. have been named Bradley (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1888 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #47 in 1970. In 2025 it ranked #403 for boys, with 830 babies given the name.
Is Bradley a boy or girl name?
Bradley is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,949 girls and 313,008 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.