Braylin first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Braylin has been for the last 37 years (from 1988 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Braylin

A unique modern masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.

Popularity of Braylin by gender

Based on the last 37 years of data, Braylin is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 66% of people named Braylin being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 78 male babies and 36 female babies born with the name Braylin.

YearMale CountFemale Count
20247836
20239253
20229249
202113348
202010848
201912151
201813861
201714568
201618693
201519683
2014200104
2013174105
2012186112
201122087
2010163109
2009185109
200812692
20078975
20068843
20057537
20043528
20033223
20021724
2001256
20002526
1999187
19981612
1997157
1996188
1995205
1994140
199360
199290
199180
199050
198990
198890

The history of the first name Braylin

The given name Braylin is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the English-speaking world within the past few decades. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or connections to ancient languages or cultures.

Braylin seems to be a creative combination of the more traditional names Brayden and Kaylin or Caitlin. Brayden is an anglicized form of the Irish name Brádhán, meaning "salmon," while Kaylin and Caitlin derive from the Irish Caitlín, a diminutive of Cáit, the Irish form of Catherine, meaning "pure."

There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Braylin in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from previous centuries. The earliest recorded examples of the name appear to be from modern birth records and naming databases.

As a relatively new name, there are few, if any, famous historical figures who bore the name Braylin. However, here are five individuals with this first name who have achieved some level of recognition:

  1. Braylin Starr, an American child actress known for her role in the TV series "Raven's Home" (born in 2008).
  2. Braylin Scott, an American high school football player who committed to play for the University of Texas in 2020.
  3. Braylin Presley, an American singer and songwriter who gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
  4. Braylin Lawhorn, an American high school basketball player who received multiple college scholarship offers.
  5. Braylin Aldridge, an American child actor who appeared in the TV series "The Haunting of Hill House" (born in 2010).

While the name Braylin may lack a deep historical background, its increasing popularity in recent years reflects the growing trend of creating unique and modern names by combining elements of more traditional names.

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.

The history and meaning of the name Braylin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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