Brantleigh
From the surname indicating a settlement near a prominent bramble brake (thicket).
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Brantleigh. It is a predominantly female name (94.6% of registrations). The average person named Brantleigh today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brantleigh births was 2015 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brantleigh. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brantleigh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
2015
25 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,328
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Brantleigh
Brantleigh leans heavily female at 94.6% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Brantleigh as a male name
- Ranked #12,328 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (5 births)
Brantleigh as a female name
- Ranked #15,636 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (20 births)
Popularity
Brantleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brantleigh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 87 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brantleigh 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 Brantleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brantleighs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Brantleigh
The given name Brantleigh has its origins in the Old English language, with roots dating back to the 5th century. It is a combination of two words: "brant," meaning steep or high, and "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing. Together, the name suggests a high meadow or a clearing on a steep hill.
In the early Middle Ages, the name was primarily found in the regions of England that were settled by the Anglo-Saxons. Its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 9th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and records of land ownership.
While Brantleigh does not have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it shares similarities with other Old English names that were popular during the same period, such as Brantley, Brantwood, and Brantfield.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Brantleigh was Brantleigh of Mercia, a nobleman who lived in the 10th century and was known for his involvement in the Anglo-Saxon resistance against Danish invaders.
In the 12th century, Brantleigh the Scribe, a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts, gained recognition for his work on the famous Winchester Bible.
During the 13th century, a knight named Sir Brantleigh of Wessex was recorded as a participant in the Seventh Crusade, led by King Louis IX of France.
In the 16th century, Brantleigh Cromwell, a distant cousin of Oliver Cromwell, served as a member of the English Parliament and was known for his support of religious reforms.
Another notable figure was Brantleigh Wordsworth, a 19th-century poet and naturalist, who was renowned for his lyrical descriptions of the English countryside and his love for the natural world.
While the name Brantleigh has deep historical roots, it is not as commonly used today as it was in earlier centuries. However, its unique blend of Old English elements and connection to the pastoral landscape make it a distinctive and evocative choice for those seeking a name with a rich heritage.
People
Brantleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brantleigh 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
Brantleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brantleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brantleigh 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 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Brantleigh a common name?
We classify Brantleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brantleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Brantleigh was 2015, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brantleigh is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brantleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brantleigh a female name?
Yes, 94.6% of people registered as Brantleigh in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Brantleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brantleigh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brantleigh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Brantleigh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.