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How Many People Are Named Bradley?
Estimated people named Bradley living in the U.S. today
282,966
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 314,113
- Peak year: 1980 (7,261 births)
- Estimated living today: 282,966
Bradley by age group — who carries the name today?
Bradley popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Bradley
Bradley has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 314,113 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 282,966 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,208 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Bradleys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Bradley in the US?
An estimated 282,966 people named Bradley are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Bradley uncommon — about 1 in 1,208 Americans.
Is Bradley a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Bradley is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Bradley most popular?
Bradley peaked in 1980, when 7,261 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Bradley?
Bradley ranks #179 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 36 out of 100 (higher means rarer).