Bradlee
About Bradlee
Bradlee is primarily a masculine name representing a modern spelling variation of Bradley. Derived from Old English elements meaning 'broad clearing' or 'wide meadow,' it originated as an English surname denoting someone who lived near such a geographical feature. This alternate spelling with the double 'e' ending gives the traditional name a slightly more contemporary and distinctive appearance while maintaining its pronunciation. Bradlee shares the strong, reliable character associations of Bradley but with a softer visual impression. While less common than the traditional spelling, Bradlee has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. The name balances masculine heritage with a touch of modern styling, appealing to parents who appreciate traditional names with subtle contemporary twists.
Pronounced BRAD-lee.
As of October 2026, Bradlee ranked #4268 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1168 in 1996.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,796 | 83 | 43.2 |
| 2015 | #1,958 | 74 | 38.6 |
| 2016 | #2,337 | 56 | 29.5 |
| 2017 | #2,389 | 54 | 29.2 |
| 2018 | #2,420 | 54 | 29.7 |
| 2019 | #2,944 | 41 | 22.9 |
| 2020 | #2,554 | 50 | 29 |
| 2021 | #3,251 | 36 | 20.6 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,237 | 25 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | #4,075 | 26 | 15.1 |
| 2025 | #4,268 | 24 | 14.1 |