Bartley is of Old English origin, derived from the word 'beorht' meaning bright, and 'leah', referring to a woodland clearing. It was historically used as both a given name and a surname. The name Bartley was popular during the Middle Ages but became less common over time.
The name Bartley experienced fluctuating popularity over the years with a significant increase starting around 1915 and peaking between 1948 to 1959, followed by a steady decline since the late 1970s. The highest number of births in any single year was 68 in 1959, while the lowest was 5 in multiple years including 2007 and 2009. Overall, there were 1933 births with the name Bartley from 1886 to 2021.