Radley
Radley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Red clearing or reed clearing.
Origin and history
Radley is an English surname turned given name, historically derived from place names in Berkshire and Devon. It translates to 'red clearing' or 'reed clearing' from Old English elements. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used modern masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
1,597 babies in the United States have been named Radley since 1880. It ranks #3161 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1445.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.7 %)
- TX (24.5 %)
- UT (10.1 %)
- WA (5.7 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 83 |
| 2000-2010 | 199 |
| 2010-2019 | 611 |
| 2020-2029 | 491 |
Fun facts
- The name is famous in American literature through the mysterious character Boo Radley in Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
- Derived from Old English 'read' (red) or 'hreod' (reed) combined with 'leah' (woodland or clearing).