Bradley
5 countries#403 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Bradley was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
314,957 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #403 · peaked in 1980 with 7,262 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
32,028 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 1997 with 2,844 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
29,866 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #263 · peaked in 1997 with 2,745 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,409 births recorded 1958–2022 · currently #683 · peaked in 2003 with 120 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Guyane, Martinique, Paris, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,597 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #253 · peaked in 1998 with 84 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
565 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 1998 with 44 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Bradley’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #188 | — |
| 2007 | #194 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #201 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #196 | ↑5 |
| 2010 | #185 | ↑11 |
| 2011 | #177 | ↑8 |
| 2012 | #169 | ↑8 |
| 2013 | #176 | ↓7 |
| 2014 | #183 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #173 | ↑10 |
| 2016 | #197 | ↓24 |
| 2017 | #230 | ↓33 |
| 2018 | #247 | ↓17 |
| 2019 | #253 | ↓6 |
| 2020 | #273 | ↓20 |
| 2021 | #313 | ↓40 |
| 2022 | #345 | ↓32 |
| 2023 | #359 | ↓14 |
| 2024 | #362 | ↓3 |
| 2025 | #403 | ↓41 |
Frequently asked questions about Bradley
Is Bradley a popular name?
Yes — Bradley currently ranks #403 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Bradley more common for boys or girls?
Bradley is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Bradley most popular?
Bradley peaked in 1980 in United States, with 7,262 recorded births that year.
Is Bradley rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Bradley’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #909 in 1880 to #403 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Bradley?
At least 349,394 babies have been recorded with the name Bradley across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Bradley popular in more than one country?
Yes — Bradley appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Bradley?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Bradley include Kian, Kylo, Kyler, King.
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