Total births
3,470
Unisex name · since 1947
Bradlee
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 3,470 babies named Bradlee, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4100
- among boys today
- 3,470
- born since 1947
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
3,470 babies have been named Bradlee since 1947, making it today's #4100 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Bradlee recorded 3,470 times among boys since 1947, holding rank #4100 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2025.
- #4100 among boys today
- 3,470 born since 1947
- 2000s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bradlee is currently the #4100 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 3,470 born since 1947, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4100
- among boys today
- 3,470
- born since 1947
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Bradlee vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4100
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Bradlee was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
107 babies were named Bradlee in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Bradlee compares
3,470 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bradlee's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bradlee | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,470 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 107 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bradlee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bradlee's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 107, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bradlee at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#4,100
Active since
1947
Bradlee popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Bradlee popularity over time - girls
400 total births recorded since 1993 (Bradlee as girls' name)
Bradlee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Bradlee's strongest decade.
820 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Bradlee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
- 1950s 71
1950s
71 births
- 1960s 114
1960s
114 births
- 1970s 241
1970s
241 births
- 1980s
1980s
537 births
- 1990s
1990s
768 births
- 2000s
2000s
820 births
- 2010s
2010s
725 births
- 2020s 180
2020s
180 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 820 births (24% of all-time use).
How Bradlee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Bradlee's total volume
Bradlee vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bradlee by state
Where Bradlee concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 201 | 5.8% |
| #2 | California | | 164 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 105 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 93 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 88 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 39 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 36 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 31 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Bradlee's total US births 5.8%
Even split
201 of 3,470 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Bradlee appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bradlee? ▼
3,470 babies have been named Bradlee since 1947. It currently ranks #4100 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 107 births.
When was Bradlee most popular? ▼
Bradlee was most popular in the 2000s decade with 820 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Bradlee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bradlee are Texas (201 births), California (164 births), Ohio (105 births).
Is Bradlee a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Bradlee is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,470 births, and as a girl's name it has 400 births.
How long has the name Bradlee been used? ▼
Bradlee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 79 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Bradlee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandon, Bradley, Brayden, Brady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bradlee's data
- Bradlee's decade-level peak was the 2000s (820 total births); usage has since declined to 180 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Bradlees (201 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bradlee
Nearby Names Like Bradlee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bradlee
Brandon Boy
#230 770,509 births
Bradley Boy
#362 313,008 births
Brayden Boy
#190 136,548 births
Brady Boy
#309 96,770 births
Brad Boy
#4077 83,060 births
Compare Bradlee side by side: Bradlee vs Brandon Bradlee vs Bradley Bradlee vs Brayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bradlee
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bradlee: #4100 Unisex Name - 3,470 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bradlee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bradlee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.