Boy · #7,590 in 2026

Bradshaw

Name: Popularity of the name Bradshaw in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bradshaw, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,590

Peak Rank

#7,590 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1951

First Year

2007

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#7590

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bradshaw

Bradshaw first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1951, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 10 Bradshaws were born — ranking #7,590 that year. As of 2026, Bradshaw ranks #7,590 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Bradshaws have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Bradshaw

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bradshaw is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Badshah
Bradley
Bradly
Bradway
Braddy
Bradlee
Bradi
Brashy
Brads
Brady
Brad
Broadway

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bradshaw

What does the name Bradshaw mean?

Bradshaw is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bradshaw in 2026?

In 2026, Bradshaw ranks #7,590 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Bradshaw most popular?

Bradshaw reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #7,590 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Bradshaw a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bradshaw is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bradshaw?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bradshaw include Juell, Rease, Arly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bradshaw

Bradshaw is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Bradshaw's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #7,590. Use the chart and map above to compare Bradshaw's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.