Radley
How to say it: RAD-lee · /ˈrædliː/
From Old English 'read-leah' meaning 'red meadow' - originally an English surname, now used as first name.
Radley was the 1,508th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 87 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 30% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,228 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,508 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 87 |
| Share of births | 1 in 38,107 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +30% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,228 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Radley is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Radley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Radley
- Radley Metzger (1929–2017)American film director, screenwriter, film producer, film editor and film distributor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Boo Radley, the recluse in To Kill a Mockingbird
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