How Many People Are Named Brentley?
Complete statistics for the name Brentley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brentley, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 75,346 Americans today. With around 4,380 people named Brentley alive in the US, it's a name that stands out. Its peak popularity in 2014 shows it's still gaining traction.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force, indicating that people named Brentley might be intuitive and empathetic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 4,460 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brentley Through the Generations
Brentley, a name that's seen a steady rise since its inception, has been adopted by 4,460 individuals throughout history. As of now, 4,380 people carry this unique moniker, with the majority, 88%, being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Brentley is a genuinely modern name, with 3,919 individuals under 30, 464 aged between 30 and 60, and only 77 over 60. The name reached its peak in 2014 with 436 births, showing a trend towards increasing usage among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brentley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Brentley
How Many People Have the Name Brentley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 195 people in the United States currently share the name Brentley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,699,740 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Brentley a Common or Rare Name?
Brentley 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 Brentley Mean?
Brentley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brentley in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.
When Was Brentley Most Popular?
The name Brentley reached peak popularity in 2014, with 436 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 Brentley?
Approximately 195 people named Brentley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 195. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,699,740 Americans.
Is Brentley a rare name?
Brentley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,699,740 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brentley mean?
Brentley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Brentley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Brentley are male and 7% are female.
When was Brentley most popular?
Brentley peaked in 2014 with 436 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.