How Many People Are Named Bradly?

Complete statistics for the name Bradly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bradly
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Bradly is a very rare male name, with only 8,588 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 38,425 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1990 when 260 babies were named Bradly, but since then, its usage has been declining.

~548
Living in US
1 in 604,834
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Bradley
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership, success, and material wealth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,732
Worldwide Bearers
#92,040
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
8,588
🇲🇾 Malaysia
20
🇵🇪 Peru
20
🇮🇳 India
10
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
9
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8
🇲🇽 Mexico
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇿🇲 Zambia
6
🇧🇪 Belgium
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,577 (100%)
♀ Female
11 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
2,389
Would be under 30 (26%)
5,671
Would be 30–60 (61%)
1,283
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 9,343 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bradly Through the Generations

Bradly, a name that peaked in popularity in 1990 with 260 births, has seen a steady decline in usage over the decades. Today, there are 8,588 individuals named Bradly living in the United States, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60. The name's current trend reflects a blend of classic and modern appeal, with a significant portion of Bradly's still under 30 years old, indicating a potential resurgence among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 814
Texas 595
Ohio 527
Michigan 454
Illinois 330
Indiana 291
Florida 245
Minnesota 245
Iowa 239
Pennsylvania 236

✨ Similar Names to Bradly

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bradly's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Bradly

How Many People Have the Name Bradly?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 548 people in the United States currently share the name Bradly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 604,834 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bradly a Common or Rare Name?

Bradly is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bradly Mean?

Bradly means "creative variant of Bradley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bradly in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Bradly Most Popular?

The name Bradly reached peak popularity in 1990, with 260 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bradly?

Approximately 548 people named Bradly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 548. That works out to roughly 1 in 604,834 Americans.

Is Bradly a rare name?

Bradly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 604,834 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bradly mean?

Bradly means "creative variant of Bradley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Bradly more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bradly are male and 0% are female.

When was Bradly most popular?

Bradly peaked in 1990 with 260 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US548
All-Time Births548
1 in X1 in 604,834
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1990
World Rank#92,040
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.