Brantly
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Brantly
Brantly is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the surname Brant with the addition of the suffix '-ly'. Brant itself comes from Old English and means 'proud' or 'steep'. Brantly has a distinguished sound that combines tradition with uniqueness. While not among the most popular names in the United States, it has maintained a steady presence, particularly in the Southern states. The name carries connotations of strength and dignity, and is sometimes chosen as an alternative to the more common Bradley or Brandon. Its distinctive sound makes it recognizable while remaining uncommon enough to stand out.
Brantly is also given to girls.
Pronounced BRANT-lee.
As of November 2026, Brantly ranked #12311 for boys in US births in 2025 and #17327 for girls in US births in 2012 SSA, peaked at #1540 for boys in 2013.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,815 | 82 | 42.7 |
| 2015 | #2,194 | 62 | 32.3 |
| 2016 | #3,695 | 29 | 15.3 |
| 2017 | #3,689 | 29 | 15.7 |
| 2018 | #4,620 | 21 | 11.6 |
| 2019 | #4,124 | 25 | 13.9 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |