Brantlee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Brantlee is a modern English name that combines elements from the surname 'Brant' and the suffix '-lee', meaning 'sword' and 'clearing', respectively. It has evolved from historical forms such as Brant and Brantley. While it has no biblical relevance, it has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in the United States. It is seen as a unique and creative name, associated with notable figures in the music industry.
The name Brantlee is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Brantlee has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Brantlee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4248th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1177th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14020th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14985th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9144th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Brantlee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Brantlee"
Pronunciation
/ˈbræntli/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Brantlee is a modern invented name, likely derived from the combination of the surname 'Brant' and the suffix '-lee', which is often used in names to denote a meadow or clearing.
Meaning
sword, clearing
Language Evolution
Brant, Brantley
Historical Usage
Brantlee emerged as a given name in the late 20th century and gained popularity in the early 21st century, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Brant, Brantley, Lee
Modern Popularity & Image
Brantlee is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a sense of uniqueness and creativity.
Famous People
Brantlee Gilbert (country music artist), Brantlee Norwood (country music singer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Brantlee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Brantlee"
"Brantlee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4248th of 24088 | 331 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1177th of 23106 | 1,992 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14020th of 19264 | 17 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14985th of 35406 | 77 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9144th of 30306 | 136 |
Regional Popularity of "Brantlee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.61% 2319th/4582 |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
27.55% 2015th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.94% 874th/3984 |
46.45% 2084th/4487 |
14.20% 969th/6822 |
50.32% 3158th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Brantlee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
79.76% 2806th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Brantlee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Brantlee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.