Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 02, 2024

Brentley

US Popularity Rank: 2813

Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Hill

Life’s a climb, and this little one is about to journey straight to the top. Brentley is a name of British origin with Celtic roots that, today, is most commonly used in the United States. Brentley has been around since the late 1950s and climbed the charts once more in the 2000s. Although it used to be primarily a boy’s name, Brentley now has gender-neutral status, perfect for any baby setting off on their adventure in life. With their name meaning “hill,” Brentley can be reminded that it’s not just the destination that matters but enjoying the experiences along the way, too.