Bradey
An English masculine name derived from a surname with Anglo-Saxon roots.
Name Census estimates that about 708 living Americans carry the first name Bradey. It is a predominantly male name (98.8% of registrations). The average person named Bradey today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bradey births was 2007 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bradey. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
708
~ 1 in 484,116 Americans
Peak year
2007
42 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2020 SSA rank
#8,164
Tracked since 1970
Gender
Gender distribution for Bradey
Bradey leans heavily male at 98.8% of total registrations, but 9 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Bradey as a male name
- Ranked #8,164 in 2020
- 9 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2002 (39 births)
Bradey as a female name
- Ranked #11,783 in 2007
- 9 female births in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (9 births)
Popularity
Bradey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bradey from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 326 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bradey by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bradey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bradeys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Ohio, Washington, Wisconsin recorded the most babies named Bradey, while Wisconsin, Washington, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bradey
The name Bradey is of English origin and has its roots in the Old English word "brad," meaning broad or wide. This name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century, when it was used as a descriptive surname for someone with a broad or sturdy build.
Over time, the name Bradey evolved into a given name, particularly popular in certain regions of England. It was often used as a variant spelling of the more common names Bradley or Braden. While there are no significant historical references or mentions in ancient texts, the name Bradey has been borne by several noteworthy individuals throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Bradey can be found in the parish records of Oxfordshire, England, where a Bradey Williamson was born in 1632. Another early bearer of the name was Bradey Hollister, a merchant from Bristol, England, who lived in the late 17th century.
In the 18th century, Bradey Hawkins (1723-1798) was a renowned British architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Old Bailey courthouse. During the same period, Bradey Finnegan (1745-1819) was an Irish poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their wit and satire.
Moving into the 19th century, Bradey Mathers (1867-1941) was a Scottish explorer and adventurer who gained fame for his expeditions to the Arctic regions. His contemporaries included Bradey Winslow (1879-1958), an American author and journalist known for his vivid accounts of life in the American West.
In more recent times, Bradey Robbins (1925-2003) was an English actor and comedian who appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout his career. He was known for his impeccable timing and ability to bring humor to even the most serious of situations.
While these are just a few examples, the name Bradey has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their unique mark on history through their achievements and contributions.
People
Bradey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bradey as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bradey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bradey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 708 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bradey going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 484,116 US residents.
Is Bradey a common name?
We classify Bradey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 723 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bradey most popular?
The single biggest year for Bradey was 2007, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bradey is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bradey a male name?
Yes, 98.8% of people registered as Bradey in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.