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 Gilbert
    Singer
  • Brantley York
    Educator
  • Rick Brantley
    Singer

Common Nicknames for Brantley

Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Brantley are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.

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
In comparison to the previous year's data
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