Brantley
Brantley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Proud meadow, or meadow cleared by burning.
Origin and history
Brantley is an English name derived from a surname meaning 'proud' or 'fire-brand meadow'. Historically used as an occupational or habitational surname, it surged in popularity as a given name in the United States during the early 21st century. It is strongly associated with modern southern and country music culture.
Popularity in the United States
31,634 babies in the United States have been named Brantley since 1880. It ranks #663 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #326.
States where it is most popular
- FL (7 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 66 |
| 1920-1930 | 99 |
| 1930-1940 | 109 |
| 1940-1950 | 119 |
| 1950-1960 | 141 |
| 1960-1970 | 177 |
| 1970-1980 | 269 |
| 1980-1990 | 468 |
| 1990-2000 | 683 |
| 2000-2010 | 932 |
| 2010-2019 | 22,470 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,091 |
Famous people named Brantley
- Brantley Gilbert: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Brant, Lee
Fun facts
- Brantley transitioned from a classic English family surname into a highly popular 21st-century given name in the U.S.
- The name experienced its highest surge on the U.S. charts during the 2010s.