Bradly
Meaningbroad meadow · English form of Bradley
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #583 in 1982
10 babies were named Bradly in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,980 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1946–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Bradly you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bradly, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bradly would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBradly first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1982, when it ranked #583. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBradly was 14× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,048 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- TrendBradly has slipped 1,980 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningBradly is an English form of Bradley, which means “broad meadow”.
About the name Bradly
Bradly is a boy name of English origin meaning “broad meadow”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-dly”. US birth records list Bradly for boys from 1946 to 2025, in 80 of those 80 years. Its best year was 1982, when it ranked #583 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 8.1 | 124,224 boys |
| 1950s | 28 | 36,245 boys |
| 1960s | 61 | 16,375 boys |
| 1970s | 99 | 10,149 boys |
| 1980s | 114 | 8,747 boys |
| 1990s | 101 | 9,855 boys |
| 2000s | 62 | 16,132 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,175 boys |
| 2020s | 8.9 | 112,782 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Bradly
What does the name Bradly mean?
Bradly means “broad meadow” in English, as a form of Bradley.
What is the origin of the name Bradly?
Bradly has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bradly a boy or girl name?
Bradly is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bradly?
Bradly ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1982 (#583).