Braylinn
A feminine name blending "Bray" and "Lynn", of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 143 living Americans carry the first name Braylinn. It is a predominantly female name (96.5% of registrations). The average person named Braylinn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braylinn births was 2011 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braylinn. 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
143
~ 1 in 2,396,883 Americans
Peak year
2011
18 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,286
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Braylinn
Braylinn leans heavily female at 96.5% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Braylinn as a male name
- Ranked #12,286 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2020 (5 births)
Braylinn as a female name
- Ranked #15,576 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2011 (18 births)
Popularity
Braylinn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Braylinn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 102 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
Braylinn 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 Braylinn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Braylinn
The name Braylinn is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely dating back to the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a combination of the names Brayden and Lynne, both of which have distinct roots and histories.
Brayden is an English name derived from the Old English word "bræd," meaning broad or wide. It was initially used as a surname but gained popularity as a first name in the late 20th century. On the other hand, Lynne is a diminutive form of the name Linda, which has its roots in the Spanish and Portuguese name "Lindo," meaning beautiful or pretty.
While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Braylinn, its component parts have been present in various cultures for centuries. The name Brayden has been traced back to the 11th century in England, while the name Linda has been in use since the Middle Ages in Spain and Portugal.
Due to its relatively recent origins, there are few notable historical figures with the name Braylinn. However, some individuals with similar names or name components have left their mark throughout history.
1. Braden Holtby (born 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who has played for the Washington Capitals and the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL).
2. Lynne Cheney (born 1941) is an American writer, academic, and former Second Lady of the United States. She is the wife of former Vice President Dick Cheney.
3. Lynne Reid Banks (born 1929) is a British author of books for children and adults, best known for her novel "The Indian in the Cupboard" and its sequels.
4. Braden Looper (born 1974) is a former American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Boston Red Sox.
5. Lynne Thigpen (1948-2003) was an American actress and singer, best known for her role as the Chief in the crime drama series "Carmen Sandiego" and for her Tony Award-winning performance in the Broadway musical "An American Daughter."
While the name Braylinn may be a more recent creation, its components have a rich history and have been borne by notable individuals across various fields, contributing to the cultural tapestry of names throughout the ages.
People
Braylinn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braylinn 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
Braylinn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braylinn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 143 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braylinn 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 2,396,883 US residents.
Is Braylinn a common name?
We classify Braylinn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braylinn most popular?
The single biggest year for Braylinn was 2011, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braylinn is about 11 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 Braylinn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Braylinn a female name?
Yes, 96.5% of people registered as Braylinn 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.
Is Braylinn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Braylinn 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 Braylinn 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 Americans are named Braylinn?
You can see how many people share the name Braylinn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.