Brantley

Brantley is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 640 boys in the United States.

Brantley at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Brantley

Brantley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Brantley first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #119 in 2013, and in 2024 640 babies received the name — 31,017 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brantley in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#119 in 2013
Peak year
2014
Babies named Brantley in 2024
640
Total since 1880
31,017

Brantley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2022
Best rank
#4790 in 2022
Babies named Brantley in 2024
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brantley mean?

The meaning of Brantley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Brantley a boy or girl name?

Brantley is a boy name. In 2024, 640 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brantley?

Brantley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brantley?

Brantley first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #119 in 2013, and 640 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].