Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Bradley.
National Rank (2025)
#403
All-Time Peak Rank
#47 (1970)
Total U.S. Births
313,008
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Bradley Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Bradley
According to SSA data, Bradley achieved its highest historical rank of #47 in 1970. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1980 with 7,210 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 66.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 133 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Bradley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-66.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,210Births in 1980
Years in Top 100
38yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
133Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:42
1890s:118
1900s:128
1910s:479
1920s:873
1930s:1,830
1940s:5,532
1950s:29,507
1960s:48,730
1970s:58,678
1980s:69,352
1990s:48,086
2000s:23,618
2010s:20,160
2020s:5,875
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBra-dley
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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