Total births
1,597
Unisex name · since 1956
Radley
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 1,597 babies named Radley, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1577
- among boys today
- 1,597
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
1,597 babies have been named Radley since 1956, making it today's #1577 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Radley recorded 1,597 times among boys since 1956, holding rank #1577 nationally today, ahead of 89% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2025.
- #1577 among boys today
- 1,597 born since 1956
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Radley is currently the #1577 unisex name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 1,597 born since 1956, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1577
- among boys today
- 1,597
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Radley vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1577
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Radley was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
110 babies were named Radley in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Radley compares
1,597 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
Radley's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Radley | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,597 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 110 | 23 | 22,252 |
Radley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Radley splits its recorded history at 1997: 83% of all births land in the more recent half, 17% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 110 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Radley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,577
Active since
1956
Radley popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 110
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Radley popularity over time - girls
134 total births recorded since 2010 (Radley as girls' name)
Radley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Radley's strongest decade.
611 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Radley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 8
1950s
8 births
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 85
1970s
85 births
- 1980s 99
1980s
99 births
- 1990s 83
1990s
83 births
- 2000s 199
2000s
199 births
- 2010s
2010s
611 births
- 2020s
2020s
491 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 611 births (38% of all-time use).
How Radley 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 Radley's total volume
Radley vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Radley by state
Where Radley concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 158 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 95 | 5.9% |
| #3 | Utah | | 39 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Washington | | 22 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 21 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 18 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Radley's total US births 9.9%
Even split
158 of 1,597 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Radley appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Radley? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 1,597 babies named Radley. Today it holds rank #1577 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 110 births.
When was Radley most popular? ▼
Radley was most popular in the 2010s decade with 611 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Radley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Radley are California (158 births), Texas (95 births), Utah (39 births).
Is Radley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Radley is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,597 births, and as a girl's name it has 134 births.
How long has the name Radley been used? ▼
Radley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1956, spanning 70 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Radley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Radford, Radames, Rad, Radek, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Radley's data
- Radley's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (611 total births) through the 2020s (491) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Radleys (158 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Radley
Nearby Names Like Radley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Radley
Radford Boy
1,204 births
Radames Boy
819 births
Rad Boy
#6896 214 births
Radek Boy
182 births
Raden Boy
#11555 165 births
Compare Radley side by side: Radley vs Radford Radley vs Radames Radley vs Rad
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Radley
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, 1956–2025 (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. "Radley: #1577 Unisex Name - 1,597 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/radley. 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 Radley 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.