gender neutral
Bradley
broad meadow
About Bradley
Bradley represents dependable charm and approachable strength, a name that feels like a firm handshake and genuine smile. It carries an inherent friendliness that puts people at ease, suggesting someone trustworthy and straightforward. The name has substantial history without feeling ancient, maintaining relevance across generations through its solid, unpretentious nature. Bradley works seamlessly in various contexts, from casual gatherings to professional environments, never feeling out of place or pretentious. The built-in nickname Brad offers flexibility, allowing the bearer to choose their preferred identity while maintaining connection to the formal version. Parents often describe Bradley as a "good guy" name, evoking qualities like reliability, loyalty, and genuine kindness. It suggests someone who values relationships and community, who builds lasting friendships and maintains strong family connections. Bradley doesn't demand attention but earns respect through quiet strength and consistent character. The name fits comfortably across all life stages, never seeming too young or too mature for its bearer's actual age, adapting naturally as the person grows and evolves.
Popularity of the Name Bradley
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #931 | ||||
| 1881 | #567 | ||||
| 1882 | #957 | ||||
| 1883 | #687 | ||||
| 1885 | #650 | ||||
| 1887 | #947 | ||||
| 1890 | #671 | ||||
| 1891 | #989 | ||||
| 1893 | #924 | ||||
| 1894 | #737 | ||||
| 1895 | #370 | ||||
| 1896 | #400 | ||||
| 1897 | #499 | ||||
| 1898 | #546 | ||||
| 1899 | #792 | ||||
| 1900 | #649 | ||||
| 1901 | #638 | ||||
| 1902 | #801 | ||||
| 1904 | #588 | ||||
| 1905 | #846 | ||||
| 1906 | #715 | ||||
| 1907 | #704 | ||||
| 1908 | #613 | ||||
| 1909 | #617 | ||||
| 1910 | #731 | ||||
| 1911 | #692 | ||||
| 1912 | #714 | ||||
| 1913 | #713 | ||||
| 1914 | #797 | ||||
| 1915 | #734 | ||||
| 1916 | #715 | ||||
| 1917 | #910 | ||||
| 1918 | #702 | ||||
| 1919 | #919 | ||||
| 1920 | #692 | ||||
| 1921 | #869 | ||||
| 1922 | #703 | ||||
| 1923 | #729 | ||||
| 1924 | #710 | ||||
| 1925 | #731 | ||||
| 1926 | #709 | ||||
| 1927 | #670 | ||||
| 1928 | #589 | ||||
| 1929 | #564 | ||||
| 1930 | #543 | ||||
| 1931 | #444 | ||||
| 1932 | #484 | ||||
| 1933 | #436 | ||||
| 1934 | #437 | ||||
| 1935 | #357 | ||||
| 1936 | #373 | ||||
| 1937 | #376 | ||||
| 1938 | #396 | ||||
| 1939 | #395 | ||||
| 1940 | #380 | ||||
| 1941 | #343 | ||||
| 1942 | #327 | ||||
| 1943 | #339 | ||||
| 1944 | #341 | ||||
| 1945 | #339 | ||||
| 1946 | #270 | ||||
| 1947 | #221 | ||||
| 1948 | #192 | ||||
| 1949 | #174 | ||||
| 1950 | #152 | #186 | |||
| 1951 | #146 | ||||
| 1952 | #141 | ||||
| 1953 | #118 | ||||
| 1954 | #106 | #190 | |||
| 1955 | #107 | ||||
| 1956 | #103 | ||||
| 1957 | #107 | #205 | |||
| 1958 | #108 | #198 | |||
| 1959 | #103 | #211 | |||
| 1960 | #90 | #210 | |||
| 1961 | #87 | ||||
| 1962 | #87 | #238 | |||
| 1963 | #82 | #195 | |||
| 1964 | #77 | #201 | |||
| 1965 | #72 | #191 | |||
| 1966 | #68 | #165 | |||
| 1967 | #66 | #194 | |||
| 1968 | #57 | #189 | |||
| 1969 | #53 | #162 | |||
| 1970 | #47 | #140 | |||
| 1971 | #58 | #138 | |||
| 1972 | #61 | #114 | |||
| 1973 | #62 | #98 | |||
| 1974 | #58 | #83 | |||
| 1975 | #52 | #92 | |||
| 1976 | #51 | #58 | |||
| 1977 | #49 | #58 | |||
| 1978 | #53 | #58 | |||
| 1979 | #47 | #56 | |||
| 1980 | #51 | #49 | |||
| 1981 | #50 | #45 | |||
| 1982 | #51 | #46 | |||
| 1983 | #52 | #42 | |||
| 1984 | #53 | #41 | |||
| 1985 | #53 | #42 | |||
| 1986 | #54 | #38 | |||
| 1987 | #56 | #39 | #309 | ||
| 1988 | #57 | #33 | |||
| 1989 | #58 | #44 | |||
| 1990 | #65 | #46 | |||
| 1991 | #67 | #50 | #53 | ||
| 1992 | #72 | #42 | #58 | ||
| 1993 | #73 | #39 | #305 | #54 | |
| 1994 | #83 | #36 | #54 | ||
| 1995 | #78 | #34 | #284 | #59 | |
| 1996 | #83 | #39 | #200 | #56 | |
| 1997 | #94 | #33 | #35 | #189 | #62 |
| 1998 | #101 | #35 | #28 | #193 | #73 |
| 1999 | #104 | #35 | #32 | #145 | #76 |
| 2000 | #131 | #36 | #45 | #137 | #86 |
| 2001 | #145 | #40 | #70 | #153 | #95 |
| 2002 | #149 | #41 | #63 | #168 | #107 |
| 2003 | #165 | #45 | #77 | #152 | #127 |
| 2004 | #176 | #42 | #103 | #159 | #126 |
| 2005 | #173 | #42 | #101 | #172 | #144 |
| 2006 | #188 | #54 | #113 | #166 | #177 |
| 2007 | #194 | #70 | #107 | #164 | #196 |
| 2008 | #201 | #90 | #160 | #202 | #216 |
| 2009 | #196 | #96 | #160 | #227 | #225 |
| 2010 | #185 | #105 | #195 | #203 | #241 |
| 2011 | #177 | #111 | #199 | #204 | #237 |
| 2012 | #169 | #106 | #242 | #250 | #226 |
| 2013 | #176 | #126 | #243 | #181 | #220 |
| 2014 | #183 | #132 | #178 | #168 | #264 |
| 2015 | #173 | #146 | #191 | #130 | #234 |
| 2016 | #197 | #155 | #341 | #263 | #295 |
| 2017 | #230 | #172 | #380 | #210 | #284 |
| 2018 | #247 | #191 | #186 | #299 | |
| 2019 | #253 | #211 | #407 | #181 | #326 |
| 2020 | #273 | #269 | #393 | #184 | #356 |
| 2021 | #313 | #258 | #282 | #300 | #393 |
| 2022 | #345 | #324 | #286 | #384 | |
| 2023 | #359 | #352 | #507 | #504 | |
| 2024 | #362 | #352 | #506 | #478 | |
| 2025 | #403 | #340 | #359 | #631 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bradley
Names Similar to Bradley
Nicknames for Bradley
- Brad
- Lee
- Brady
- Rad
- B-Rad
Famous People Named Bradley
| Bradley Cooper | American actor and filmmaker |
| Bradley Whitford | American actor |
| Bradley Wiggins | British former professional cyclist |
| Bradley Beal | American professional basketball player |
| Bradley Walsh | English actor and television presenter |
| Bradley Nowell | American musician, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the band Sublime |
| Bradley James | English actor |
| Bradley Dack | English professional footballer |
| Bradley Wright-Phillips | English-American professional soccer player |
| Bradley Byrne | American politician |
| Bradley Skeete | British professional boxer |
| Bradley Stryker | Canadian actor |
| Bradley Smith | American speedway rider |
| Bradley Orr | English retired professional footballer |
| Bradley Bozeman | American professional football player |
| Bradley Lowery | British child cancer patient and football mascot |
| Bradley Martyn | American bodybuilder and fitness entrepreneur |
| Bradley McIntosh | English singer and member of the band S Club 7 |
Characters Named Bradley
| Bradley Cooper | The Hangover - film series |
| Bradley Charles Cooper | Alias - TV series |
| Bradley Biggle | South Park - animated TV series |
| Bradley Chalkers | There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom - novel |
| Bradley Fine | Spy - film |
| Bradley Headstone | Our Mutual Friend - novel by Charles Dickens |
| Bradley Lake | Monster Allergy - comic series |
| Bradley Buzzcut | Beavis and Butt-Head - animated TV series |
| Bradley Uppercrust III | An Extremely Goofy Movie - animated film |
| Bradley Taylor | Home Improvement - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Majors | The Rocky Horror Picture Show - musical and film |
| Bradley "Brad" Bellick | Prison Break - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Armstrong | Grown Ups - film |
| Bradley Goodman | Porridge - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Buttowski | Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil - animated TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Radcliffe | Neighbours - Australian TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Willis | Neighbours - Australian TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Carlton | The Young and the Restless - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Snyder | Days of Our Lives - TV series |
| Bradley "Brad" Simpson | The Vamps - British pop rock band |