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Bradley is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English surname Bradley, which originally came from place names meaning ‘broad clearing’, derived from Old English brad ‘broad’ and leah ‘woodland, clearing’. A famous bearer of the surname was the American World War II general Omar Bradley (1893-1981)." It ranked #403 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English surname Bradley, which originally came from place names meaning ‘broad clearing’, derived from Old English brad ‘broad’ and leah ‘woodland, clearing’. A famous bearer of the surname was the American World War II general Omar Bradley (1893-1981). The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Bradley ranked #403 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #403 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bradley mean?
Bradley means "broad clearing", according to Behind the Name.
Is Bradley a popular name?
Bradley ranked #403 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Bradley a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Bradley appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Bradley — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
