Boys name · North Carolina
Bradley in North Carolina
Bradley was the 461st most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 23 babies named Bradley that year. Since 1917, North Carolina families have named 8,484 babies Bradley.
Popularity over time
Bradley in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 505th |
| 1947 | 9 | 409th |
| 1960 | 58 | 159th |
| 1973 | 124 | 70th |
| 1986 | 239 | 42nd |
| 1999 | 133 | 80th |
| 2012 | 76 | 153rd |
| 2025 | 23 | 461st |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 505th in 1917 to 461st in 2025.
The most babies named Bradley in North Carolina in a single year was 264, in 1988. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 1979.
Across the country, Bradley reached its best rank of 17th in North Dakota (1968). See Bradley in every state →
How popular is Bradley in North Carolina?
Bradley was the 461st most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 23 babies named Bradley that year. Since 1917, North Carolina families have named 8,484 babies Bradley.
How many babies are named Bradley in North Carolina?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Bradley in North Carolina. The most babies named Bradley in North Carolina in a single year was 264, in 1988.
What is the rank of Bradley in North Carolina?
Bradley ranked 461st among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 1979.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.