Brantlyn
A unisex name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of "Brant" and "Lynn".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Brantlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brantlyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brantlyn births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brantlyn. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brantlyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,446
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Brantlyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brantlyn 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 Brantlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brantlyn
The name Brantlyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct roots in ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be a combination of the English names Brandon and Kaitlyn, blending elements from each to create a unique moniker.
While the origins of Brantlyn are not deeply rooted in history, it has gained some popularity in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Brantlyn Williams, an American actress born in 1980, who appeared in several television shows and films in the 1990s and 2000s.
Another notable figure with the name Brantlyn was Brantlyn Sinclair, a Canadian author and poet born in 1985. Sinclair published several collections of poetry and was recognized for her contributions to the literary scene in her home country.
In the world of sports, Brantlyn Johnson was a professional basketball player who competed in the WNBA for several seasons in the early 2000s. Originally from Texas, Johnson's athletic career spanned several years before her retirement in 2009.
Brantlyn Harris, born in 1988, was a prominent environmental activist and campaigner for sustainable living. She gained recognition for her work in raising awareness about climate change and advocating for eco-friendly practices.
Lastly, Brantlyn Parker, an entrepreneur and business leader born in 1978, made a name for herself in the tech industry. Parker co-founded a successful software company and was recognized for her innovation and leadership in the field of technology.
While the name Brantlyn may lack a deep historical lineage, it has been adopted by individuals from various walks of life, each carving their own path and leaving their mark in their respective fields.
People
Brantlyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brantlyn 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
Brantlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brantlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brantlyn 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Brantlyn a common name?
We classify Brantlyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brantlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brantlyn was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brantlyn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brantlyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brantlyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brantlyn 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.
Is Brantlyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brantlyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brantlyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Brantlyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.