Brantly
Brantly is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fire brand, proud, or clearing made by burning.
Origin and history
Brantly is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'fire brand' or 'clearing made by burning'. It gained modest usage in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Brantley and Bradley. It remains a relatively rare choice overall.
Popularity in the United States
859 babies in the United States have been named Brantly since 1880. It ranks #3818 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.3 %)
- FL (14 %)
- OH (12.7 %)
- MO (12.1 %)
- GA (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 111 |
| 2000-2010 | 132 |
| 2010-2019 | 512 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Nicknames
Brant, Lee
Fun facts
- Brantly is a simplified spelling variant of Brantley, which has been significantly more popular in modern U.S. name charts.
- The name stems from the Old Norse element 'brandr' or Old English 'brand', referring to fire, sword, or burned land.