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Brantley
OriginEnglish
Meaning"sword, fiery torch"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#11111
2025 SSA
US rank · boys#499
2025 SSA
About Brantley
Brantley is one of several English surnames that was new to the tops in 2009. A possible-probable inspiration is the country rock singer Brantley Gilbert.
Brantley is also given to girls, where it ranks #11111 in the US.
Pronounced BRANT-lee.
As of October 2026, Brantley ranked #11111 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3065 in 2015.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,945
Boys #499
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,439 | 46 | #121 | 3,353 |
| 2015 | #3,065 | 55 | #122 | 3,306 |
| 2016 | #4,442 | 32 | #156 | 2,614 |
| 2017 | #4,945 | 27 | #168 | 2,338 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #192 | 2,107 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #225 | 1,666 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #233 | 1,579 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #268 | 1,302 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #314 | 1,067 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #365 | 889 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #480 | 640 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #499 | 606 |
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Brantley for boys
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Famous Brantleys
- Brantley Keith GilbertBoy
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- (Richard) Brantley YorkBoy
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- Brantley FosterBoy
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