Bradley
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Broad meadow or wide clearing
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #403 in 2025 with 794 babies born.
History: Bradley is an English place name and surname derived from the Old English 'brad' (broad) and 'leah' (woodland clearing or meadow). It became a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries in the United States, partly in honor of General Omar Bradley, the American general in World War II. It was a popular name in the mid-20th century and remains in steady use.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Bradley? About 1 in 4,010 babies born in 2025 were named Bradley, or roughly 2.3 per day in the United States.
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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?
Bradley ranked #403 in 2025 — given to 794 babies that year.
When was Bradley most popular?
Bradley peaked in 1980 with 7,209 babies registered that year.
Is Bradley a boy or girl name?
Bradley is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bradleys in registered births are male.
Is the name Bradley rising or falling in popularity?
Bradley has risen 2939 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3342 in 2020 to #403 in 2025.
How long has Bradley been recorded?
Bradley appears in birth records across 141 years — from 1880 through 2025.