Bradley
Peaked at #47 nationally in 1970, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bradley has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Bradley — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1888
in 1984
Current rank
#3078
in 2024
Years tracked
75
1920–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1920, Bradley reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #1888 nationally with 56 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #3600 (2014) to #3078 (2024) — a 14% improvement.
As of 2024, Bradley ranks #3078 nationally for girls, with 52 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,078 | 52 |
| 2023 | #3,283 | 49 |
| 2022 | #2,765 | 62 |
| 2021 | #2,895 | 58 |
| 2020 | #3,345 | 46 |
| 2019 | #3,047 | 53 |
| 2018 | #3,298 | 48 |
| 2017 | #3,252 | 49 |
Bradley — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#47
in 1970
Current rank
#364
in 2024
Years tracked
140
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Bradley reached its peak popularity for boys in 1970, ranking #47 nationally with 6,819 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #183 (2014) to #364 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Bradley ranks #364 nationally for boys, with 906 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #364 | 906 |
| 2023 | #359 | 907 |
| 2022 | #345 | 951 |
| 2021 | #313 | 1,074 |
| 2020 | #273 | 1,236 |
| 2019 | #253 | 1,441 |
| 2018 | #247 | 1,495 |
| 2017 | #230 | 1,648 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Bradley most popular?
Bradley was most popular in 1970, when it ranked #47 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bradley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bradley?
At least 314,113 babies have been recorded with the name Bradley in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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