Brantley
- US rank
- #499
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #119 in 2013
606 babies were named Brantley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 266 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1893–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brantley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,818 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brantley, 606 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brantley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrantley first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2013, when it ranked #119. Today it's #499, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBrantley is 8.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,818.
- TrendBrantley has slipped 266 places over the last five years and now sits at #499. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBrantley is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #113, followed by Mississippi (#201) and Kentucky (#227). It's in the top 1,000 in 30 states.
About the name Brantley
Brantley is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Brantley for boys from 1893 to 2025, in 116 of those 133 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #119 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #499, with 606 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 | 79,818 boys |
| 1910s | 11 | 90,992 boys |
| 1920s | 9.0 | 111,235 boys |
| 1930s | 10 | 96,805 boys |
| 1940s | 8.1 | 123,609 boys |
| 1950s | 7.0 | 143,266 boys |
| 1960s | 9.3 | 107,875 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 61,275 boys |
| 1980s | 25 | 39,984 boys |
| 1990s | 35 | 28,441 boys |
| 2000s | 47 | 21,432 boys |
| 2010s | 1,194 | 838 boys |
| 2020s | 587 | 1,704 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 Brantley
What is the origin of the name Brantley?
Brantley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brantley a boy or girl name?
Brantley is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Brantley?
Brantley ranked #499 for US boys in 2025, given to 606 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#119).