Bradley name meaning
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What does Bradley mean?
Loved and Ever lasting unisex name Bradley means "Dweller at the Broad Meadow, Big Clearance Sale, Wide Forest Clearing or Brad Meaning Broad". It is rooted from Old English and Anglo-Saxon is used prevalently in English.
How do I pronounce Bradley?
The two syllabled name Bradley is commonly pronounced as b-rad-ley. Some people pronounce it as br(a)-dley.
Variants of Bradley
Bradd, Brad, Brady, Bradburn, Bradshaw, Brade
Nicknames for Bradley
Here is the list of Possible nicknames for name Bradley:
Names that rhyme with BradleyHow popular is the name Bradley?
Bradley was a very popular name in United States. Over 307207 babies have been given the first name in 203 years. At its zenith in 1970, 7215 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 47th position.
However after 203 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 4 times Also, Bradley was among the popular names in England and Wales.
Since emerging in 1996 around 29290 babies have been given the name. At the peak of its usage in 1997, the moniker grabbed the 28th spot and 2745 baby boys were given the name.
However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 10 times Also, Bradley was among the popular names in New South Wales.
Since emerging in 1956 around 14897 babies have been given the first name. At the peak of its usage in 1976, the moniker grabbed the 19th spot and 514 baby boys were given the name.
After 47 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 41 times
Bradley used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1958 and over 2134 babies have been given the name in 33 years.
When at the peak of its usage in 2002,. However after 33 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Bradley used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1960 and over 7507 babies have been given the name in 44 years.
At its zenith in 1964,. After 44 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Western Australia, Bradley was once a common name since emerging in 1968 it has been given to over 1250 babies.
When at its peak in 1970,. After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 10 baby names 6 times
Bradley is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names.
In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 224 on boy names chart when 72 babies were given the name Bradley. Over 270 babies in Netherlands have been named Bradley.
The moniker is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1987 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 130 on boy names chart when 47 babies were named Bradley.
Over 637 babies in Ireland have been named Bradley. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 358 on boy names chart when 29 babies were named Bradley.
Over 441 babies in Belgium have been named Bradley.
But Bradley is a popular baby name in South Africa where every 1 in 4000 have the name as well as in, England, Canada and Australia.
At least, 360000 people globally have carried Bradley as their given name according to our evaluation.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 247 | 1486 | 3281 | 48 |
| 2017 | 230 | 1638 | 3275 | 48 |
| 2016 | 198 | 2040 | 2890 | 58 |
| 2015 | 173 | 2395 | 3198 | 51 |
| 2014 | 183 | 2322 | 3576 | 43 |
Facts
Bradley in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 1347 | 373 | 5 | 5 |
 | 111 | 13 | 15 | 0 |
 | 82 | 54 | 5 | 5 |
 | 7 | 40 | 5 | 5 |
 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
What numbers say about Bradley?
Fighting you own battles like a lone wolf makes you feel strong and confident. You love your freedom and respect other people's freedom too. You sleep a lot because it's your way of escaping reality. You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. Go out there and experience new stuff instead of reliving your past. You take things too seriously.
Other names similar to Bradley
- Rexford - Originated from English, Famous and Perpetual Rexford commonly bestowed upon boys, Rexford means "King's Ford, Kings Ford or Chieftain" is used in English
- Terryl - Specifically used in English uncustomary, Terryl is used as a gender insensitive name, meaning of Terryl is "Following Thor or The God of Thunder" came from English
- Eadith has its origin in Old English is used in English used as a girl name, Eadith means "Battle or Prosperity"
- Chrystina - Unfamiliar Chrystinas origin is Latin bestowed upon girls used mostly in English, meaning of Chrystina is "Follower of Christ, Anointed or Disciple of the Christ"
- Larraine - Uncommon girl name Larraine came from Old French and is predominantly used in English language, meaning of Larraine is "From Lorraine or Sorrowful"
Middle names for Bradley
Here is a list of familiar and charming middle names that go with the baby name Bradley.
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Sibling Names for Bradley
If you have settled on the name "Bradley" for your little one, congratulations! Now it's time to find a perfect sibling name that complements the moniker. Whether you're looking for something classic or unique, here are some great ideas to consider.
For a sister
Brother for Bradley
- Kasy
- Arlean
- Burgundy
- Charmayne
- Daizy
- Fernly
- Ginny
- Chelsa
- Dawnetta
- Brandace
- Birdey
- Brittanie
- Edwardina
- Bunny
- Claramae
- Dawnika
- Deanne
- Jenita
Famous people named Bradley
- Bradley Kincaid, American folk singer and radio entertainer
- Bradley Denton, American science fiction author
- Bradley Fish, American born musician based in Israel
- Bradley Battersby, American film director and screenwriter
- Bradley Moore Davis, American botanist, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Bradley Scott, member of the Northern Districts cricket team having previously played for Otago
- Bradley Snyder, Canadian retired shot putter
- Bradley Shavit Artson, American rabbi, author, speaker
- Bradley Ellingboe, American composer
- Bradley Parker, former English first-class cricketer
- Bradley Player, former South African first class cricketer for Free State and Western Province
- Bradley McCuaig, Canadian retired sprinter
- Bradley Schaefer, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Louisiana State University
- Bradley Efron, American statistician
- Bradley Nowell, American musician and the lead singer and guitarist of the ska punk band Sublime
- Bradley Cooper, American actor and filmmaker
- Bradley Whitford, American actor and political activist
- Bradley Wiggins, British former professional road and track racing cyclist
- Bradley Wright-Phillips, English footballer
- Bradley McGee, Australian former professional racing cyclist
- Bradley M. Kuhn, free software activist from the United States
- Bradley Walsh, English actor, comedian, singer
- Bradley John Murdoch, Australian criminal serving life imprisonment for the July 2001 murder of English backpacker Peter Falconio
- Bradley Stryker, He has a lead role in the feature film
- Bradley McIntosh, English-Jamaican singer, rapper
- Bradley Dredge, Welsh professional golfer
- Bradley Gregg, is an American actor, director, writer
- Bradley Shaw, field hockey player from New Zealand,
- Bradley A. Fiske, officer in the United States Navy
- Bradley Carnell, retired South African football defender
- Bradley Belt, former executive director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
- Bradley C. Hosmer, served as the twelfth Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy
- Bradley Bell, American television writer and producer
- Bradley Abelow, American businessman and political leader
- Bradley Orr, English retired footballer
- Bradley Allen, English former professional footballer and academy coach at Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur
- Bradley Kasal, United States Marine
- Bradley Pierce, American actor, voice actor and filmmaker
- Bradley Smith, former British Racing Drivers' Club Rising Star a sports car driver
- Bradley Haddock, corporate lawyer
- Bradley Palmer, prominent U.S. attorney and businessman
- Bradley Smith, Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor at Capital University Law School
- Bradley Bell, American keyboardist, pianist, synthesist
- Bradley Clyde, Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s
- Bradley Beattie, English former footballer born in Torquay, Devon
- Bradley Joseph, American composer, arranger
- Bradley Smith, British motorcycle racer
- Bradley Barlow, nineteenth-century banker and politician
- Bradley F. Granger, American politician and a United States Representative
- Bradley Trevor Greive, Australian author
- Bradley Thomas, footballer, primarily as a centre back
- Bradley Santer, Australian figure skater
Lists having Bradley
- Boys names beginning with B
- Girls names beginning with B
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Bra
- Girl names that ends with -ley
- Popular Boy Names in United States (1997)
- Popular Boy Names in England & Wales (2010)
- Popular Boy Names in New South Wales (2003)
- Popular Boy Names in Queensland (2003)
- Popular Boy Names in Western Australia (1977)
- Baby Names that mean Dweller
- Baby Names that mean Broad
- Baby Names that mean Meadow
- Baby Names that mean Clearing
- Baby Names that mean Big
- Baby Names that mean Wide
- Baby Names that mean Forest