Brantly
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,540 in 2013
5 babies were named Brantly in the US in 2025. It has dropped 6,967 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Brantly you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Brantly, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Brantly would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBrantly first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2013, when it ranked #1,540. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBrantly was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendBrantly has slipped 6,967 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Brantly
Brantly is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-tly”. US birth records list Brantly for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 40 of those 54 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #1,540 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,580,645 boys |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 471,698 boys |
| 1990s | 5.7 | 176,367 boys |
| 2000s | 6.6 | 151,057 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,928 boys |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 179,104 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 Brantly
What is the origin of the name Brantly?
Brantly has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Brantly a boy or girl name?
Brantly is a boy name.
How popular is the name Brantly?
Brantly ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#1,540).