Find out how popular the first name Braelynn has been for the last 35 years (from 1989 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Braelynn by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Braelynn is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 98% of people named Braelynn being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 442 female babies and 16 male babies born with the name Braelynn.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 16 baby boys were named Braelynn in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Braelynn

The given name Braelynn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a combination of the Scottish name Brae, meaning "a hillside" or "a slope," and the English name Lynn, derived from a Celtic word meaning "lake" or "pool." As such, Braelynn could be interpreted as a name meaning something along the lines of "hillside near a lake."

While the name Braelynn itself is new, its component parts have a much longer history. The name Brae has been used in Scotland for centuries, often as a surname but also as a given name. The name Lynn, meanwhile, has been popular in English-speaking countries since at least the Middle Ages, when it was commonly used as a surname derived from the Old English word "linn," meaning a waterfall or pool.

There are no known historical references to the name Braelynn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. This is not surprising, given the name's modern origins.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Braelynn are likely from the late 20th century, but specific dates and individuals are difficult to pinpoint with certainty. As a relatively new name, there are few, if any, famous historical figures who have borne the name Braelynn.

However, here are five individuals who have been recorded as having the first name Braelynn in recent decades:

1. Braelynn Alvarado, a young American author and entrepreneur from Florida, born in the early 2000s.
2. Braelynn Stout, an American singer and songwriter from Texas, active in the late 2010s.
3. Braelynn Wolfe, an American child actress who appeared in television commercials and short films in the 2010s.
4. Braelynn Hacker, an American competitive swimmer from California, born in the late 1990s.
5. Braelynn Daniels, an American social media influencer and content creator, active in the late 2010s and early 2020s.

While the name Braelynn is a modern creation, its component parts have a long and rich history, drawing from Scottish and English linguistic traditions. As a relatively new name, its popularity and use are still evolving, and it remains to be seen if Braelynn will become a more widely used name in the years to come.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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