Brantley Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Brantley’s popularity peaked around 2013-2014, signaling its trendy status during that period.

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A Deep Dive

Brantley Overview

Meaning

Firebrand, sword, fiery torch

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English words “brant” meaning “steep” and “leah” meaning “wood” or “clearing.”

Pronunciation

/ˈbrænt.li/

Popularity

Brantley has become well-known in the USA and is gaining traction in other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Brantley ranked #150 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Energetic, modern, friendly
A Deep Dive

Brantley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Brantlee, Brantleigh, Brantlie, Brantli, Brantlea, Brantly, Branley

Common Nicknames

Brant, Branty, Branly, Bee

Diminutives

Lee, Bran, Ant, B

Famous People

  • Brantley Gilbert
    (American Country Music Singer)
  • Brantley Foster
    (American Actor)
  • Brantley Starr
    (American Federal Judge)
  • Brantley McDonald
    (American Author and Historian)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Brantley Gilbert
    ("Brantley Gilbert," Album)
  • Brantley Foster
    ("The Secret of My Success," Film)
  • "Brantley Beach"
    (Novel)
  • Brantley
    ("Brantley's Journey," Children's Book)

Places

  • Brantley County
    (Georgia, USA)
  • Brantley Lake State Park
    (New Mexico, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Brantley?

Brantley means “firebrand” or “sword”. It’s often associated with a strong and energetic personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Brantley?

Brantley comes from Old English roots, specifically from “brant,” meaning “fire” or “sword.” It has historical ties to both English and Scottish cultures.

Brantley Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#2682021#3142022#3652023
Top 3 Rankings#1192013#1212014#1222015

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Brantley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023365
(-51 from 2022)
884
(-182 from 2022)
0.04828
2022314
(-46 from 2021)
1066
(-234 from 2021)
0.05691
2021268
(-35 from 2020)
1300
(-278 from 2020)
0.06938
2020233
(-8 from 2019)
1578
(-87 from 2019)
0.08531
2019225
(-33 from 2018)
1665
(-442 from 2018)
0.08664
2018192
(-24 from 2017)
2107
(-228 from 2017)
0.10840
2017168
(-12 from 2016)
2335
(-278 from 2016)
0.11798
2016156
(-34 from 2015)
2613
(-690 from 2015)
0.12900
2015122
(-1 from 2014)
3303
(-49 from 2014)
0.16156
2014121
(-2 from 2013)
3352
(+159 from 2013)
0.16357
2013119
(+39 from 2012)
3193
(+607 from 2012)
0.15801
2012158
(+162 from 2011)
2586
(+1595 from 2011)
0.12744
2011320
(+415 from 2010)
991
(+680 from 2010)
0.04878
2010735
(+543 from 2009)
311
(+174 from 2009)
0.01514
20091278
(+316 from 2008)
137
(+38 from 2008)
0.00646
20081594
(-19 from 2007)
99
No change from 2007
0.00454
20071575
(-13 from 2006)
99
(+5 from 2006)
0.00447
20061562
(-48 from 2005)
94
No change from 2005
0.00429
20051514
(+173 from 2004)
94
(+18 from 2004)
0.00442
20041687
(-278 from 2003)
76
(-18 from 2003)
0.00360
20031409
(+314 from 2002)
94
(+27 from 2002)
0.00447
20021723
(-282 from 2001)
67
(-19 from 2001)
0.00324
20011441
(-12 from 2000)
86
No change from 2000
0.00416
20001429
(+116 from 1999)
86
(+14 from 1999)
0.00412
19991545
(-70 from 1998)
72
(-3 from 1998)
0.00353
19981475
(-149 from 1997)
75
(-10 from 1997)
0.00370
19971326
(+191 from 1996)
85
(+19 from 1996)
0.00425
19961517
(-26 from 1995)
66
(+2 from 1995)
0.00329
19951491
(-129 from 1994)
64
(-9 from 1994)
0.00318
19941362
(+58 from 1993)
73
(+6 from 1993)
0.00358
19931420
(+152 from 1992)
67
(+11 from 1992)
0.00324
19921572
(-130 from 1991)
56
(-6 from 1991)
0.00267
19911442
(-33 from 1990)
62
(-1 from 1990)
0.00292
19901409
(-269 from 1989)
63
(-24 from 1989)
0.00293
19891140
(-153 from 1988)
87
(-9 from 1988)
0.00415
1988987
(+599 from 1987)
96
(+52 from 1987)
0.00479
19871586
(+29 from 1986)
44
(+4 from 1986)
0.00226
19861615
(+83 from 1985)
40
(+4 from 1985)
0.00208
19851698
(-42 from 1984)
36
(+1 from 1984)
0.00187
19841656
(+361 from 1983)
35
(+9 from 1983)
0.00186
19832017
(-421 from 1982)
26
(-12 from 1982)
0.00140
19821596
(+304 from 1981)
38
(+9 from 1981)
0.00201
19811900
(-307 from 1980)
29
(-8 from 1980)
0.00156
19801593
(+77 from 1979)
37
(+3 from 1979)
0.00199
19791670
(-100 from 1978)
34
(-2 from 1978)
0.00190
19781570
(+251 from 1977)
36
(+8 from 1977)
0.00211
19771821
(+887 from 1976)
28
(+13 from 1976)
0.00164
19762708
(-1051 from 1975)
15
(-15 from 1975)
0.00092
19751657
(-74 from 1974)
30
(-1 from 1974)
0.00185
19741583
(+235 from 1973)
31
(+7 from 1973)
0.00190
19731818
(+1 from 1972)
24
No change from 1972
0.00149
19721819
(+43 from 1971)
24
(+1 from 1971)
0.00143
19711862
(-68 from 1970)
23
(-1 from 1970)
0.00127
19701794
(-67 from 1969)
24
(+1 from 1969)
0.00126
19691727
(-249 from 1968)
23
(-5 from 1968)
0.00126
19681478
(+1506 from 1967)
28
(+20 from 1967)
0.00158
19672984
(-768 from 1966)
8
(-5 from 1966)
0.00045
19662216
(-497 from 1965)
13
(-8 from 1965)
0.00072
19651719
(+395 from 1964)
21
(+6 from 1964)
0.00111
19642114
(-212 from 1963)
15
(-3 from 1963)
0.00074
19631902
(+133 from 1962)
18
(+2 from 1962)
0.00087
19622035
(+34 from 1961)
16
No change from 1961
0.00076
19612069
(-212 from 1960)
16
(-3 from 1960)
0.00074
19601857
(+177 from 1959)
19
(+3 from 1959)
0.00088
19592034
(-442 from 1958)
16
(-8 from 1958)
0.00074
19581592
(+245 from 1957)
24
(+5 from 1957)
0.00111
19571837
(+961 from 1956)
19
(+10 from 1956)
0.00087
19562798
(-35 from 1955)
9
No change from 1955
0.00042
19552763
(-172 from 1954)
9
(-1 from 1954)
0.00043
19542591
(-60 from 1953)
10
No change from 1953
0.00048
19532531
(-674 from 1952)
10
(-7 from 1952)
0.00050
19521857
(+389 from 1951)
17
(+5 from 1951)
0.00086
19512246
(-305 from 1950)
12
(-3 from 1950)
0.00063
19501941
(+284 from 1949)
15
(+3 from 1949)
0.00082
19492225
(-467 from 1948)
12
(-6 from 1948)
0.00067
19481758
(+318 from 1947)
18
(+4 from 1947)
0.00101
19472076
(+458 from 1946)
14
(+5 from 1946)
0.00075
19462534
(-292 from 1945)
9
(-1 from 1945)
0.00055
19452242
(+67 from 1944)
10
No change from 1944
0.00073
19442309
(-129 from 1943)
10
(-2 from 1943)
0.00072
19432180
(+343 from 1942)
12
(+3 from 1942)
0.00082
19422523
(-441 from 1941)
9
(-3 from 1941)
0.00064
19412082
(-99 from 1940)
12
(-1 from 1940)
0.00096
19401983
(+176 from 1939)
13
(+2 from 1939)
0.00110
19392159
(+167 from 1938)
11
(+1 from 1938)
0.00097
19382326
(+6 from 1937)
10
No change from 1937
0.00088
19372332
(-531 from 1936)
10
(-5 from 1936)
0.00091
19361801
(+127 from 1935)
15
(+1 from 1935)
0.00141
19351928
(+813 from 1934)
14
(+6 from 1934)
0.00131
19342741
(-837 from 1933)
8
(-6 from 1933)
0.00075
19331904
(+1457 from 1932)
14
(+8 from 1932)
0.00137
19323361
(-890 from 1931)
6
(-4 from 1931)
0.00056
19312471
(-27 from 1930)
10
(-1 from 1930)
0.00093
19302444
(+322 from 1929)
11
(+2 from 1929)
0.00097
19292766
(+1385 from 1928)
9
(+4 from 1928)
0.00081
19284151
(-1449 from 1927)
5
(-5 from 1927)
0.00044
19272702
(-721 from 1926)
10
(-6 from 1926)
0.00086
19261981
(+332 from 1925)
16
(+3 from 1925)
0.00140
19252313
(+1192 from 1924)
13
(+6 from 1924)
0.00113
19243505
(-1174 from 1923)
7
(-6 from 1923)
0.00060
19232331
(+1201 from 1922)
13
(+6 from 1922)
0.00115
19223532
(-546 from 1921)
7
(-2 from 1921)
0.00062
19212986
(-220 from 1920)
9
(-1 from 1920)
0.00079
19202766
(+349 from 1919)
10
(+2 from 1919)
0.00091
19193115
(-717 from 1918)
8
(-4 from 1918)
0.00079
19182398
(+1583 from 1917)
12
(+7 from 1917)
0.00114
19173981
(-1055 from 1916)
5
(-3 from 1916)
0.00052
19162926
(-616 from 1915)
8
(-3 from 1915)
0.00087
19152310
(+341 from 1914)
11
(+4 from 1914)
0.00125
19142651
(-905 from 1912)
7
(-2 from 1912)
0.00102
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19121746
(-325 from 1910)
9
(+3 from 1910)
0.00199
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101421
(-347 from 1894)
6
(+1 from 1894)
0.00288
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18941074
(-39 from 1893)
5
No change from 1893
0.00400
18931035
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00413
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Brantley

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

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2522021#3152022#3682023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1612021#2712022#2892023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4422021#4832022#5912023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1512021#1852022#2122023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1892021#2122022#2412023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1682021#1502022#2232023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1612021#1732022#2252023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1462021#1932022#1962023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1102021#1542022#1802023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1962021#2052022#3062023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3552021#2102022#2492023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1862021#3062022#3032023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2212021#2172022#2362023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2042021#2472022#2712023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3142021#3592022#4162023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1722021#3102022#2552023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2302021#1482022#1992023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1712021#2272022#2632023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4302021#5402022#5312023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#572021#1122022#1312023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#8162021#11522022#11022023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2422021#2992022#4312023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1832021#2352022#2132023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2152021#2952022#2612023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2832021#3842022#5132023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2272021#2062022#2352023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3322021#2992022#3762023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4652021#3672022#4982023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5182021#3512022#3672023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5352021#4902022#4102023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2512021#4852022#3032023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3112021#2332022#4452023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4082021#5132022#4322023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1402020#3592021#2622022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1622020#1382021#1572022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1962020#752021#2012022

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7302020#6442021#10662022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4482020#4412022#7792023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1022017#1142018#2362020

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#822016#1472017#1422020

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2262019#1462020#1642021

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4162018#3812019#4062021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3662020#5042021#4032022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3842016#2952018#3392020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#442018#972021#592022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1792017#1512020#2062022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#512015#822016#712019

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1412017#1772018#1792019

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2092021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2882014

Popularity Rankings for Brantley in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4532021#5592022#4802023

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

Is Brantley a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Brantley is predominantly given to boys, aligning with its historical and cultural associations.

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

Brantley in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Brantley Gilbert (Musician, born 1985): An American country music singer and songwriter who has released several hit albums and singles.
  • Brantley Foster (Actor, born 1961): An American actor best known for his role in the film "The Secret of My Success."
  • Brantley Starr (Judge, born 1979): An American federal judge serving on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
  • Brantley McDonald (Author, born 1954): An American author and historian who has written extensively on American history.
  • Brantley Bell (Athlete, born 1994): An American professional baseball player who has played in the minor leagues.
  • Brantley Brooks (Artist, born 1973): An American visual artist known for his contemporary paintings and installations.
  • Brantley Coon (Entrepreneur, born 1982): An American entrepreneur and founder of several successful tech startups.
  • Brantley Gilbert ("Brantley Gilbert," 2009 Album): A country music album featuring hits that reflect the artist's Southern roots and rock influence.
  • Brantley Foster ("The Secret of My Success," 1987 Film): A young man who moves to New York City to climb the corporate ladder but finds himself in a series of comedic misadventures.
  • "Brantley Beach" (2015 Novel): A mystery novel set in a small coastal town where secrets and intrigue abound.
  • Brantley ("Brantley's Journey," 2018 Children's Book): Follows the adventures of a boy named Brantley as he discovers the world around him.
  • Brantley Collins ("The O.C.," 2003 TV Series): A supporting character in the popular teen drama set in Orange County, California.
  • Brantley ("Brantley's Dream," 2014 Play): A heartwarming story about a young man's pursuit of his dreams against all odds.
  • "Brantley Park" (2016 Film): A romantic drama about two strangers who meet in a city park and find unexpected love.
  • Brantley County (Georgia, USA): A county located in the southeastern part of Georgia, featuring rural landscapes and small communities.
  • Brantley Lake State Park (New Mexico, USA): A state park in southeastern New Mexico, centered around Brantley Lake, offering recreational activities like fishing and boating.
  • Brantley Mountain (Alabama, USA): A mountain in the Appalachian region of Alabama, offering hiking trails and scenic views.
  • Brantley Town (Craven County, North Carolina, USA): A small unincorporated community in Craven County, known for its rural setting.
  • Brantley Creek (Florida, USA): A stream located in Nassau County, flowing through the northeastern part of Florida.
  • Brantley Street (Boston, Massachusetts, USA): A street in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, featuring residential and commercial areas.
  • Brantley Farms (Virginia, USA): A historic farm located in Isle of Wight County, featuring preserved 19th-century buildings and agricultural history.

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