Brantley
b-rant-ley,
br(an)-tley
US Popularity:707
Origin:German
Meaning:Fire
Brantley is a boy’s name that is great for babies that have a fiery soul. Brantley comes from the Swiss-German surnames Brändli and Brändle, which referred to a person who lived near a forest fire. It also comes from the Old German word brant for “fire,” inspiring baby to be a beacon of light in your family’s life, or to be a driven individual who’s not afraid to take risks. If you want to show baby that good things can come after difficult situations, a name like this is sure to make them a trailblazer.
Famous People Named Brantley
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Brantley GilbertSinger
- Brantley YorkEducator
- Rick BrantleySinger
How Popular Is The Name Brantley?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Brantley is currently #3633 on The Bump
Boy:Brantley is currently #2027 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Brantley is currently #707 in U.S. births
Boy:Brantley is currently #365 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#365
in 2023
- 51
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Brantley, February 2020
Ancestry, Brantley Family History
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