Radley
Meaningred meadow · English
- US rank
- #1,826
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,573 in 2024
87 babies were named Radley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 243 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1956–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Radley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,646 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Radley, 87 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Radley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRadley first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #1,573.
- Then vs nowRadley is 10.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 19,646.
- TrendRadley has climbed 243 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,826. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRadley is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #441. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlRadley is given to both boys and girls: 89% of the 98 babies named Radley in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Radley means “red meadow”.
About the name Radley
Radley is a boy name of English origin meaning “red meadow”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Radley for boys from 1956 to 2025, in 58 of those 70 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #1,573 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,826, with 87 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 boys |
| 1960s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1970s | 5.2 | 191,205 boys |
| 1980s | 5.3 | 189,036 boys |
| 1990s | 4.3 | 235,294 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 100,908 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 30,779 boys |
| 2020s | 47 | 21,090 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 Radley
What does the name Radley mean?
Radley means “red meadow” in English.
What is the origin of the name Radley?
Radley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Radley a boy or girl name?
Radley is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Radley?
Radley ranked #1,826 for US boys in 2025, given to 87 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#1,573).