♡
Why parents love Bradley- Bradley Cooper is one of Hollywood's most talented and versatile actors.
- General Omar Bradley was the GI's General — soldiers' favourite.
- Two syllables with a broad, friendly sound: BRAD-lee.
- Brad is a strong, familiar nickname.
- The meaning broad meadow is open and pastoral.
◎
The vibe of Bradley
broad-meadowCooperStar Is BornGeneral BradleypastoralOscarversatileopen
◎
Origin & history of Bradley
Old English brād (broad) + lēah (meadow)
→ English Bradley
1
English roots
Bradley comes from the Old English meaning broad meadow. Bradley Cooper has become one of Hollywood's most acclaimed actors and directors (A Star Is Born, Silver Linings Playbook). General Omar Bradley (1893–1981) was one of WWII's most respected commanders. Bradley Walsh hosts The Chase, Britain's most popular game show.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval as a place name and surname; General Omar Bradley (1893–1981).
3
Today
Bradley remains a beloved choice, ranking #275 in the US. 314,113 babies have been named Bradley since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
◆
How popular is Bradley?
1980
peak year
Bradley reached its widest reach during the 1980s. In 1980, 7,209 babies were named Bradley (ranked #51 nationally). In the present decade it sits around #275, with about 1,464 babies given the name annually. Bradley has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 314,113 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
7,209
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #51)
(ranked #51)
1,464
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
14,640
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
314,113
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
✦
Numerology of Bradley4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
Bradley's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — broad communication. People named Bradley tend to be versatile, broad-shouldered, and gifted at communicating across different fields.
♡
Broad versatility✦
Open-meadow warmth◈
Oscar-level talent◎
General's command♡
Star is born energyB2
R9
A1
D4
L3
E5
Y7
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
♡
Personality of Bradley🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
◆
Famous people named BradleyClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
◎
If you like Bradley, you may also love◎
Names that sound like BradleyIf you love Bradley, you might love these names with a similar sound, rhythm or feel.
♩
Names that combine with BradleySibling pairings that share the timeless, classic energy of Bradley.
♡
Middle names for BradleyThe right middle name turns Bradley into a complete story. Explore options for first-and-middle pairings, then last-name flow.
Want a personalised middle name for Bradley? Try our dedicated generator with 1,000+ pairings.
♡ Generate middle name for Bradley →✦
Numerology life path calculatorEnter any full name and date of birth to discover the life path number — a core numerological indicator of personality, purpose and destiny.
First name
Middle name (optional)
Last name
Date of birth
7
Life path number
How we calculated this
Bradley is a beautiful choice.
Save it to your list, share it with your partner, or keep exploring.