boys' name · peaked 2007

Bradey

Every Bradey since 1970 — 723 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Bradey
Peak year
2007
42 babies
All-time total
723
since 1970

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
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
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.

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