How Many People Are Named Brantley?

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

Brantley
Rare
English occupational surname (one who lives near a small stream)

Brantley means 'a small stream' and is a rare choice for boys. Only 1 in 10,614 Americans carry this unique name, making it truly stand out. With most people named Brantley under 30, it's definitely a modern pick.

~20,397
Living in US
1 in 16,250
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Small stream
🌐
Origin
English occupational surname (one who lives near a small stream)
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Adventurous Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

31,095
Worldwide Bearers
#162,364
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
31,090
🇵🇪 Peru
1
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
1
🇮🇹 Italy
1
🇭🇹 Haiti
1
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
30,307 (97%)
♀ Female
782 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
29,753
Would be under 30 (94%)
1,407
Would be 30–60 (4%)
649
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 31,809 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
89
International
5

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

📜 Brantley Through the Generations

Brantley saw its peak popularity in 2014 when 3,399 babies were given this name. Today, the name's popularity continues to rise, with a majority of those named Brantley being under 30 years old. This indicates that Brantley is a name embraced by younger parents, contributing to its growing presence among newborns.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 2,031
Georgia 2,020
Texas 1,906
Ohio 1,871
North Carolina 1,705
Alabama 1,383
Tennessee 1,317
Indiana 1,196
Kentucky 1,150
Pennsylvania 1,101

✨ Similar Names to Brantley

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brantley's English occupational surname (one who lives near a small stream) roots

📄 About the Name Brantley

How Many People Have the Name Brantley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,397 people in the United States currently share the name Brantley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,250 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Brantley a Common or Rare Name?

Brantley is classified as 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 Brantley Mean?

Brantley means "small stream" and comes from English occupational surname (one who lives near a small stream) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Brantley in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Brantley Most Popular?

The name Brantley reached peak popularity in 2014, with 3,399 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Brantley?

Approximately 20,397 people named Brantley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,397. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,250 Americans.

Is Brantley a rare name?

Brantley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,250 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brantley mean?

Brantley means "small stream" and comes from English occupational surname (one who lives near a small stream) origins.

Is Brantley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Brantley are male and 3% are female.

When was Brantley most popular?

Brantley peaked in 2014 with 3,399 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US20,397
All-Time Births20,397
1 in X1 in 16,250
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2014
World Rank#162,364
Male %97%
Female %3%

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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.