Brantly
Every Brantly since 1972 — 864 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brantly
Brantly is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,311 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 864 American babies have been named Brantly. Its peak came in 2013, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Brantly stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brantly 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,311 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,608 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #9,891 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,333 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,761 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,065 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,128 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,620 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,689 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,695 |
| 2015 | — | — | 62 | #2,194 |
| 2014 | — | — | 82 | #1,815 |
| 2013 | — | — | 103 | #1,541 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,332 | 91 | #1,676 |
| 2011 | — | — | 53 | #2,379 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,279 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,860 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,444 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19 | #4,830 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,496 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #5,915 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,281 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,311 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #4,938 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,068 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,810 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,827 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #3,995 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Brantly in 2025?
Brantly ranked #12,311 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brantly?
864 babies have been named Brantly in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brantly most popular?
Brantly peaked in 2013, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Brantly a boy or girl name?
Brantly is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Brantly rising or falling?
Brantly is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.