Bradley
Meaning: Broad meadow or wide clearing
Origin: Old English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #37
Total births: 15,055
History: Bradley peaked in the 1980s-90s in Australia. Brad Pitt notwithstanding, Australian Bradleys have their own identity — the name carries a suburban, sporty Australian energy. Bradley represents the generation that grew up playing cricket in the backyard and rugby at the local oval.
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| Current rank (2003) | #76 |
| Babies named Bradley in 2003 | 118 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 15,055 |
| Peak year | 1976 (514 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #19 |
| Years in records | 1956–2003 (48 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 36 spots |
Frequently asked about Bradley
What does the name Bradley mean?
Bradley means “Broad meadow or wide clearing” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Bradley?
Bradley has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Broad meadow or wide clearing”.
How popular is Bradley in Australia?
Bradley ranked #76 in Australia in 2003 — given to 118 babies that year.
When was Bradley most popular?
Bradley peaked in 1976 with 514 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Bradley a boy or girl name?
Bradley is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Bradleys in registered births are male.
Is the name Bradley rising or falling in popularity?
Bradley has fallen 36 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #40 in 1998 to #76 in 2003.
How long has Bradley been recorded in Australia?
Bradley appears in birth records in Australia across 48 years — from 1956 through 2003.