Bradey
Every Bradey since 1970 — 723 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bradey
Bradey is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 723 American babies have been named Bradey. Its peak came in 2007, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bradey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bradey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,170 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #10,967 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,326 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,031 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,196 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,509 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,637 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,537 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,298 |
| 2008 | — | — | 28 | #3,749 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,783 | 33 | #3,316 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28 | #3,609 |
| 2005 | — | — | 32 | #3,177 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,791 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37 | #2,678 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39 | #2,510 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37 | #2,568 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,552 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,876 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,030 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,868 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,176 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,564 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,554 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bradey in 2025?
Bradey did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Bradey?
723 babies have been named Bradey in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bradey most popular?
Bradey peaked in 2007, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Bradey a boy or girl name?
Bradey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bradey rising or falling?
Bradey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.