Bradley Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Bradley Overview

Meaning

Broad wood broad meadow

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Originated from the Old English words โ€œbradโ€ (broad) and โ€œleahโ€ (wood or clearing), meaning โ€œbroad clearing.โ€

Pronunciation

/หˆbrรฆd.li/

Popularity

Bradley is frequently used in the USA, UK, and Australia. In 2023, Bradley ranked #291 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Traditional, Classic, Vintage

Associated Traits

Friendly, dependable, down-to-earth
A Deep Dive

Bradley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Bradford, Brady, Bradwin, Bradlee

Common Nicknames

Brad, Lee, B, Rad, Braddy

Diminutives

Bradly, Bradie

Famous People

  • Bradley Cooper
    (American Actor)
  • Bradley Wiggins
    (British Cyclist)
  • Bradley Beal
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Bradley Simpson
    (British Singer)
  • Bradley Walsh
    (British TV Host)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Bradley Jackson
    ("The Morning Show," TV Series)
  • Bradley Cooper
    ("Alias," TV Series)
  • "Bradley"
    (Film)
  • Bradley Martin
    ("Bates Motel," TV Series)

Places

  • Bradley Beach
    (New Jersey, USA)
  • Bradley University
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Bradley Stoke
    (South Gloucestershire, England)
  • Bradley Woods
    (West Yorkshire, England)
  • Bradley International Airport
    (Connecticut, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Bradley?

Bradley suggests a broad clearing or meadow in the woods. Those with this name often have a grounded and nature-loving personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Bradley?

Bradley has a history in Old English, evolving from the words โ€œbradโ€ meaning broad and โ€œleahโ€ meaning clearing or meadow. It was originally used as a place name in England.

Bradley Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Bradley in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3452022#3592023
Top 3 Rankings#471970#471979#491977

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Bradley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023359
(-14 from 2022)
904
(-46 from 2022)
0.04937
2022345
(-32 from 2021)
950
(-119 from 2021)
0.05072
2021313
(-40 from 2020)
1069
(-166 from 2020)
0.05706
2020273
(-19 from 2019)
1235
(-205 from 2019)
0.06677
2019254
(-7 from 2018)
1440
(-55 from 2018)
0.07493
2018247
(-17 from 2017)
1495
(-153 from 2017)
0.07691
2017230
(-33 from 2016)
1648
(-406 from 2016)
0.08327
2016197
(-24 from 2015)
2054
(-347 from 2015)
0.10140
2015173
(+10 from 2014)
2401
(+72 from 2014)
0.11744
2014183
(-7 from 2013)
2329
No change from 2013
0.11365
2013176
(-7 from 2012)
2329
(+31 from 2012)
0.11526
2012169
(+9 from 2011)
2298
(+139 from 2011)
0.11325
2011178
(+7 from 2010)
2159
(+164 from 2010)
0.10628
2010185
(+11 from 2009)
1995
(+44 from 2009)
0.09711
2009196
(+5 from 2008)
1951
(-2 from 2008)
0.09199
2008201
(-7 from 2007)
1953
(-122 from 2007)
0.08957
2007194
(-6 from 2006)
2075
(-62 from 2006)
0.09368
2006188
(-15 from 2005)
2137
(-272 from 2005)
0.09747
2005173
(+3 from 2004)
2409
(+101 from 2004)
0.11324
2004176
(-11 from 2003)
2308
(-86 from 2003)
0.10921
2003165
(-16 from 2002)
2394
(-250 from 2002)
0.11394
2002149
(-4 from 2001)
2644
(-85 from 2001)
0.12794
2001145
(-14 from 2000)
2729
(-288 from 2000)
0.13194
2000131
(-27 from 1999)
3017
(-559 from 1999)
0.14447
1999104
(-3 from 1998)
3576
(-219 from 1998)
0.17538
1998101
(-7 from 1997)
3795
(-329 from 1997)
0.18716
199794
(-11 from 1996)
4124
(-632 from 1996)
0.20643
199683
(-5 from 1995)
4756
(-8 from 1995)
0.23736
199578
(+5 from 1994)
4764
(+85 from 1994)
0.23685
199483
(-10 from 1993)
4679
(-455 from 1993)
0.22955
199373
(-1 from 1992)
5134
(+36 from 1992)
0.24856
199272
(-5 from 1991)
5098
(-625 from 1991)
0.24286
199167
(-2 from 1990)
5723
(-713 from 1990)
0.26999
199065
(-7 from 1989)
6436
(-542 from 1989)
0.29907
198958
(-1 from 1988)
6978
(-40 from 1988)
0.33292
198857
(-1 from 1987)
7018
(+102 from 1987)
0.35050
198756
(-2 from 1986)
6916
(-127 from 1986)
0.35463
198654
(-1 from 1985)
7043
(+32 from 1985)
0.36650
198553
No change from 1984
7011
(+445 from 1984)
0.36432
198453
(-1 from 1983)
6566
(-172 from 1983)
0.34987
198352
(-1 from 1982)
6738
(-243 from 1982)
0.36156
198251
(-1 from 1981)
6981
(+85 from 1981)
0.36992
198150
(+1 from 1980)
6896
(-313 from 1980)
0.37028
198051
(-4 from 1979)
7209
(+283 from 1979)
0.38868
197947
(+6 from 1978)
6926
(+831 from 1978)
0.38664
197853
(-4 from 1977)
6095
(-335 from 1977)
0.35672
197749
(+2 from 1976)
6430
(+452 from 1976)
0.37616
197651
(+1 from 1975)
5978
(+83 from 1975)
0.36617
197552
(+6 from 1974)
5895
(+724 from 1974)
0.36335
197458
(+4 from 1973)
5171
(+422 from 1973)
0.31719
197362
(-1 from 1972)
4749
(-90 from 1972)
0.29430
197261
(-3 from 1971)
4839
(-942 from 1971)
0.28906
197158
(-11 from 1970)
5781
(-1039 from 1970)
0.31801
197047
(+6 from 1969)
6820
(+430 from 1969)
0.35805
196953
(+4 from 1968)
6390
(+1587 from 1968)
0.34934
196857
(+9 from 1967)
4803
(+461 from 1967)
0.27052
196766
(+2 from 1966)
4342
(-213 from 1966)
0.24401
196668
(+4 from 1965)
4555
(-232 from 1965)
0.25060
196572
(+5 from 1964)
4787
(-173 from 1964)
0.25267
196477
(+5 from 1963)
4960
(+195 from 1963)
0.24469
196382
(+5 from 1962)
4765
(+130 from 1962)
0.23079
196287
No change from 1961
4635
(-108 from 1961)
0.22054
196187
(+3 from 1960)
4743
(+1 from 1960)
0.21989
196090
(+13 from 1959)
4742
(+692 from 1959)
0.21899
1959103
(+5 from 1958)
4050
(+316 from 1958)
0.18694
1958108
(-1 from 1957)
3734
(+206 from 1957)
0.17328
1957107
(-4 from 1956)
3528
(+9 from 1956)
0.16118
1956103
(+4 from 1955)
3519
(+336 from 1955)
0.16396
1955107
(-1 from 1954)
3183
(-56 from 1954)
0.15228
1954106
(+12 from 1953)
3239
(+476 from 1953)
0.15654
1953118
(+23 from 1952)
2763
(+717 from 1952)
0.13800
1952141
(+4 from 1951)
2046
(+235 from 1951)
0.10368
1951145
(+7 from 1950)
1811
(+179 from 1950)
0.09473
1950152
(+22 from 1949)
1632
(+321 from 1949)
0.08973
1949174
(+18 from 1948)
1311
(+281 from 1948)
0.07275
1948192
(+29 from 1947)
1030
(+200 from 1947)
0.05778
1947221
(+49 from 1946)
830
(+269 from 1946)
0.04468
1946270
(+70 from 1945)
561
(+251 from 1945)
0.03399
1945340
(+2 from 1944)
310
(+4 from 1944)
0.02260
1944342
(-3 from 1943)
306
(-23 from 1943)
0.02203
1943339
(-12 from 1942)
329
(-13 from 1942)
0.02262
1942327
(+16 from 1941)
342
(+56 from 1941)
0.02428
1941343
(+36 from 1940)
286
(+59 from 1940)
0.02279
1940379
(+16 from 1939)
227
(+21 from 1939)
0.01914
1939395
No change from 1938
206
(-1 from 1938)
0.01818
1938395
(-19 from 1937)
207
(-9 from 1937)
0.01821
1937376
(-3 from 1936)
216
(+1 from 1936)
0.01975
1936373
(-16 from 1935)
215
(-22 from 1935)
0.02020
1935357
(+80 from 1934)
237
(+71 from 1934)
0.02216
1934437
(-1 from 1933)
166
(+6 from 1933)
0.01563
1933436
(+48 from 1932)
160
(+20 from 1932)
0.01568
1932484
(-40 from 1931)
140
(-21 from 1931)
0.01303
1931444
(+96 from 1930)
161
(+39 from 1930)
0.01505
1930540
(+24 from 1929)
122
(+12 from 1929)
0.01080
1929564
(+24 from 1928)
110
No change from 1928
0.00993
1928588
(+80 from 1927)
110
(+19 from 1927)
0.00964
1927668
(+41 from 1926)
91
(+10 from 1926)
0.00783
1926709
(+21 from 1925)
81
(+2 from 1925)
0.00707
1925730
(-20 from 1924)
79
(-7 from 1924)
0.00686
1924710
(+19 from 1923)
86
(+6 from 1923)
0.00736
1923729
(-27 from 1922)
80
(-6 from 1922)
0.00707
1922702
(+166 from 1921)
86
(+22 from 1921)
0.00764
1921868
(-177 from 1920)
64
(-22 from 1920)
0.00562
1920691
(+227 from 1919)
86
(+33 from 1919)
0.00781
1919918
(-218 from 1918)
53
(-28 from 1918)
0.00522
1918700
(+209 from 1917)
81
(+32 from 1917)
0.00772
1917909
(-194 from 1916)
49
(-21 from 1916)
0.00511
1916715
(+19 from 1915)
70
(+4 from 1915)
0.00758
1915734
(+61 from 1914)
66
(+22 from 1914)
0.00749
1914795
(-84 from 1913)
44
(+2 from 1913)
0.00644
1913711
(+2 from 1912)
42
(+6 from 1912)
0.00783
1912713
(-24 from 1911)
36
(+15 from 1911)
0.00797
1911689
(+40 from 1910)
21
(+4 from 1910)
0.00870
1910729
(-114 from 1909)
17
(-2 from 1909)
0.00815
1909615
(-2 from 1908)
19
(+1 from 1908)
0.01074
1908613
(+86 from 1907)
18
(+4 from 1907)
0.01082
1907699
(+10 from 1906)
14
(+2 from 1906)
0.00883
1906709
(+127 from 1905)
12
(+3 from 1905)
0.00833
1905836
(-249 from 1904)
9
(-6 from 1904)
0.00628
1904587
(+422 from 1903)
15
(+9 from 1903)
0.01083
19031009
(-215 from 1902)
6
(-3 from 1902)
0.00464
1902794
(-157 from 1901)
9
(-2 from 1901)
0.00678
1901637
(+12 from 1900)
11
(-4 from 1900)
0.00952
1900649
(+137 from 1899)
15
(+7 from 1899)
0.00925
1899786
(-243 from 1898)
8
(-7 from 1898)
0.00694
1898543
(-48 from 1897)
15
(-1 from 1897)
0.01136
1897495
(-95 from 1896)
16
(-8 from 1896)
0.01312
1896400
(-32 from 1895)
24
(-2 from 1895)
0.01859
1895368
(+362 from 1894)
26
(+17 from 1894)
0.02053
1894730
(+177 from 1893)
9
(+3 from 1893)
0.00721
1893907
(+56 from 1891)
6
(+1 from 1891)
0.00496
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1891963
(-296 from 1890)
5
(-4 from 1890)
0.00458
1890667
(+254 from 1887)
9
(+4 from 1887)
0.00752
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1887921
(-280 from 1885)
5
(-4 from 1885)
0.00457
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885641
(+36 from 1883)
9
(+1 from 1883)
0.00776
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1883677
(+266 from 1882)
8
(+3 from 1882)
0.00711
1882943
(-380 from 1881)
5
(-5 from 1881)
0.00410
1881563
(+346 from 1880)
10
(+5 from 1880)
0.00924
1880909
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00422

American States Popularity Rankings for Bradley

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3262021#3862022#3682023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4092021#5482022#3492023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3492021#3082022#4092023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4172021#4912022#4582023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4372021#4092022#3522023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3352021#2972022#2882023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3542021#3242022#3162023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3362021#3582022#3832023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3792021#3192022#4732023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1912021#2522022#2722023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2852021#3292022#4192023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2832021#3272022#3532023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3432021#3452022#3972023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3912021#5262022#4162023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2532021#2672022#2752023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3282021#4292022#3882023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2412021#3612022#3712023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3102021#3432022#4432023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2992021#3632022#3492023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3322021#2442022#2932023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2782021#4172022#4712023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3462021#4322022#3212023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3702021#2722022#2892023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4052021#3492022#2942023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4132021#2132022#3962023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4332021#4352022#4922023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2992021#4012022#3792023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2612019#4292020#4412022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3082021#3272022#3332023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3362021#4282022#3962023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3142021#3562022#3982023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2232021#2632022#2622023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2722021#2542022#2942023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2462021#2962022#3392023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2662021#2992022#2642023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1742013#2522016#2432022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1862015#2152019#2262020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1532018#4002019#3132020

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2252021#3632022#2522023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2022018#2252019#1642023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1972020#2372021#1892022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2962021#2742022#3542023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2062020#2142021#1682022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3382020#3012021#2362023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1762015#2302017#2402022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1272010#1292012#1172017

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2212011#2412013#2402017

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#822014#822015#1162019

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2012017#1762020#1872021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1592017#2012018#1742019

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2062016#1752018#1812021

Popularity Rankings for Bradley in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#562001#782002#762003

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1532021#2032022#2312023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2192019#2802020#2632021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2702020#3262021#2642022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2952020#3772021#2792022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3122021#2932022#5162023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4242019#4232020#2962021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4082013#3332014#3172015

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5102014#4022015#6632016

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4822021#4722022#4342023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6682003#9722016

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Bradley a Name for Boys or Girls?

Bradley is typically a boyโ€™s name. Historically, it has been more commonly given to males, often carrying a strong and classic connotation.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Bradley

Bradley in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Bradley Cooper (Actor, born 1975): An American actor and filmmaker who starred in "A Star is Born" and "Silver Linings Playbook."
  • Bradley Wiggins (Cyclist, born 1980): A British professional road and track racing cyclist who won the Tour de France.
  • Bradley Beal (Basketball Player, born 1993): An American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards in the NBA.
  • Bradley Simpson (Singer, born 1995): A British singer and guitarist, lead vocalist of the pop-rock band The Vamps.
  • Bradley Walsh (TV Host, born 1960): A British television presenter, actor, and comedian, well known for hosting game shows.
  • Bradley Steven Perry (Actor, born 1998): An American actor best known for his role on the Disney Channel series "Good Luck Charlie."
  • Bradley Nowell (Musician, 1968โ€“1996): An American musician and lead singer of the band Sublime, whose music blended punk, reggae, and ska.
  • Bradley Jackson ("The Morning Show," 2019 TV Series): A determined and outspoken journalist navigating the complexities of a competitive newsroom.
  • Bradley Cooper ("Alias," 2001 TV Series): Portrays Will Tippin, a journalist who becomes entangled in espionage activities.
  • "Bradley" (2013 Film): Chronicles the life and struggles of a young man named Bradley as he seeks redemption.
  • Bradley Martin ("Bates Motel," 2013 TV Series): A popular high school student who gets involved with the protagonist, Norman Bates.
  • "Bradley vs. Pacquiao" (2012 Documentary): Follows the intense boxing rivalry between Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao.
  • Bradley ("My Sister's Keeper," 2004 Novel): A supporting character in the story of a family dealing with a child's serious illness.
  • Bradley Beach (New Jersey, USA): A borough located on the Jersey Shore, famous for its beautiful beaches and boardwalk.
  • Bradley University (Illinois, USA): A private university located in Peoria, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Bradley Stoke (South Gloucestershire, England): A town in South Gloucestershire, near the city of Bristol, known for its residential areas and local amenities.
  • Bradley Woods (West Yorkshire, England): A woodland area located near the town of Brighouse, popular for hiking and nature walks.
  • Bradley International Airport (Connecticut, USA): A public airport in Windsor Locks, serving the Hartford metropolitan area and the state of Connecticut.
  • Bradley Mountain (Connecticut, USA): A small mountain located in the town of Southington, part of the Metacomet Ridge.

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