Brandalyn
A feminine name combining the elements "brand" and "lyn", possibly meaning "fiery tressed one".
Name Census estimates that about 549 living Americans carry the first name Brandalyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brandalyn today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brandalyn births was 1982 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brandalyn. 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
549
~ 1 in 624,325 Americans
Peak year
1982
28 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2018 SSA rank
#14,077
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Brandalyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brandalyn from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 202 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brandalyn 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 Brandalyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brandalyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Alabama recorded the most babies named Brandalyn, while Ohio, Alabama, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brandalyn
The name Brandalyn is a modern invented name that does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin. It appears to be a combination of the name elements "Brand" and "alyn," though the meaning behind this combination is uncertain.
Brandalyn is likely a recent coinage, as there are no records of its use throughout history or in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents. The earliest known examples of the name Brandalyn date back to the late 20th century, though specific individuals with this name from that time period are difficult to find.
Despite its modern origins, a few notable individuals have borne the name Brandalyn. One of the earliest recorded instances is Brandalyn Shaver, an American author and poet born in 1964. Her works include collections of poetry and short stories.
Another individual with this name is Brandalyn Jasmine Porter, an American singer and songwriter born in 1992. She has released several albums and singles, primarily in the genres of R&B and pop.
In the world of sports, Brandalyn Williams is an American professional basketball player born in 1995. She played college basketball at the University of Oklahoma and has since played professionally in various leagues.
Brandalyn Fulghum is an American actress and model born in 1986. She has appeared in several television shows and films, most notably in supporting roles.
Brandalyn Duggan is an American artist and painter born in 1981. Her works have been showcased in various exhibitions and galleries, particularly in the southern United States.
While the name Brandalyn is a modern invention, these individuals have contributed to its recognition and usage in recent times, albeit on a relatively small scale compared to more traditional and established names.
People
Brandalyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brandalyn 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
Brandalyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brandalyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 549 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brandalyn 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 624,325 US residents.
Is Brandalyn a common name?
We classify Brandalyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 581 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brandalyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brandalyn was 1982, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brandalyn is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brandalyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brandalyn in the SSA data are female. 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.