Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Brantley.
National Rank (2025)
#499
All-Time Peak Rank
#119 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
31,634
Unisex Distribution97.5% Boy / 2.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Brantley Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Brantley
According to SSA data, Brantley achieved its highest historical rank of #119 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 3,353 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 81.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 112 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Brantley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-81.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,353Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
112Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:10
1900s:0
1910s:66
1920s:99
1930s:109
1940s:119
1950s:141
1960s:177
1970s:269
1980s:468
1990s:683
2000s:932
2010s:22,470
2020s:6,091
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBran-tley
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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