boy's name
Bretley
BRET-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 37
Bretley is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2013, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1959.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bretley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 32 |
How Popular Is Bretley?
In 2015, Bretley was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bretley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bretley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bretley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bretley
- English BRET-lee
Sibling Names for Bretley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bretley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bretley
How popular is the name Bretley?
In 2015, Bretley was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bretley a girl's or a boy's name?
Bretley is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bretley?
Bretley has 2 syllables.
When was Bretley most popular?
Bretley peaked in 2013, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.