Brantley
How to say it: BRANT-lee · /ˈbræntli/
From a surname, an Americanized form of the German Brändle, from Old High German brant meaning 'fire'. source 1
Brantley was the 433rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 606 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 82% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #786 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #433 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 606 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,611 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −82% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #786 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After rising to a high in the 2010s, Brantley has moved past its peak. It now stands well below that high and looks likely to slip further.
What goes with it
Crisp edges soften into a gentle close with a relaxed country energy. Braxton and Tucker share the style.
Nicknames
- Brant
- Bran
- Lee
Honouring a Brantley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Brantley is about 1 in 193.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Brantley
- Brantley Gilbert (born 1985)American country music singer
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