Brealynn
A feminine name combining "brea", likely inspired by the word "brea" meaning "hill", with the popular suffix "-lynn".
Name Census estimates that about 284 living Americans carry the first name Brealynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brealynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brealynn births was 2015 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brealynn. 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
284
~ 1 in 1,206,881 Americans
Peak year
2015
27 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,713
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Brealynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brealynn 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 188 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
Brealynn 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 Brealynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brealynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Brealynn
The name Brealynn is a relatively modern invention, with no known roots in ancient languages or cultures. It appears to be an amalgamation of the names Brea and Lynn, both of which have their own distinct origins.
Brea is a name derived from the Irish word "brígh," meaning "power" or "vigor." It is a anglicized spelling of the Irish name Brígh or Bríd, which was also the name of the Celtic goddess of spring and fertility. The name Bríd has been in use since ancient times in Ireland, and it is still a popular name there today.
Lynn, on the other hand, is an English name derived from the Old English word "lind," meaning "linden tree" or "lime tree." It was originally a surname, but it became a popular given name in the 19th century, particularly as a middle name.
The combination of Brea and Lynn to form Brealynn is a relatively recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th century or early 21st century. There are no known historical references or famous individuals with this specific name prior to the modern era.
However, there are a few notable individuals who share the name Brealynn:
1. Brealynn Quillen, an American actress born in 1994, known for her roles in television shows like "The Middle" and "American Horror Story."
2. Brealynn Saulters, an American basketball player who played for the University of North Texas in the 2010s.
3. Brealynn Byrd, an American singer and songwriter from Georgia, who released her debut album "Brealynn" in 2018.
4. Brealynn Boone, an American model and social media influencer from Texas, known for her fashion and lifestyle content.
5. Brealynn Wilson, an American gymnast who competed in the 2016 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships.
While the name Brealynn is a modern invention, its components have deep roots in Irish and English cultures, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped modern naming practices.
People
Brealynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brealynn 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
Brealynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brealynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 284 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brealynn 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 1,206,881 US residents.
Is Brealynn a common name?
We classify Brealynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 286 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brealynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brealynn was 2015, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brealynn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brealynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brealynn 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.