Bralyn
An English name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 843 living Americans carry the first name Bralyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 61.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Bralyn today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bralyn births was 2011 (65 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bralyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
843
~ 1 in 406,589 Americans
Peak year
2011
65 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,801
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Bralyn
Bralyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 852 total registrations, 521 (61.2%) were male and 331 (38.8%) were female.
Bralyn as a male name
- Ranked #10,016 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (50 births)
Bralyn as a female name
- Ranked #9,801 in 2022
- 10 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2008 (27 births)
Popularity
Bralyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bralyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 394 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bralyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bralyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bralyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Bralyn, while Mississippi, Michigan, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bralyn
The name Bralyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any clear linguistic roots or historical ties to any specific culture or language. The name seems to be a combination of syllables and sounds, potentially inspired by names like Bradley or Braden, but with a unique twist.
While the origins of Bralyn are uncertain, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times. Bralyn Rayson, born in 1992, is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television shows like "The Killing" and "Supernatural." Bralyn Kern, born in 1998, is an American gymnast who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Another Bralyn of note is Bralyn Mitchem, a American football player born in 1996, who played as a defensive back for the University of Tennessee. Bralyn Franks, born in 1989, is a British entrepreneur and founder of a successful technology startup.
Lastly, Bralyn Harper, born in 2002, is a young American artist and painter who has gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive works, despite her tender age.
Given the modern and seemingly invented nature of the name Bralyn, there are no known historical references, ancient texts, or religious scriptures that mention this name. It appears to be a uniquely contemporary creation, perhaps reflecting a trend towards more unconventional and distinctive baby names in recent decades.
People
Bralyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bralyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bralyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bralyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 843 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bralyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 406,589 US residents.
Is Bralyn a common name?
We classify Bralyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 852 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bralyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Bralyn was 2011, when 65 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bralyn is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bralyn a male name?
Yes, 61.2% of people registered as Bralyn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.