Brentley

Brentley 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 92 boys in the United States.

Brentley at a glance

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

About the name Brentley

Brentley 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, Brentley first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #637 in 2014, and in 2024 92 babies received the name — 4,167 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Brentley in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#637 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Brentley in 2024
92
Total since 1880
4,167

Brentley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#3996 in 2017
Babies named Brentley in 2017
4
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Brentley mean?

The meaning of Brentley 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 Brentley a boy or girl name?

Brentley is a boy name. In 2024, 92 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Brentley?

Brentley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Brentley?

Brentley first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #637 in 2014, and 92 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].