Breelyn
A feminine name of Irish origin meaning "breezy descendant".
Name Census estimates that about 1,232 living Americans carry the first name Breelyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breelyn today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breelyn births was 2015 (83 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breelyn. 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
- • Breelyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 278,210 Americans
Peak year
2015
83 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,310
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Breelyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breelyn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 614 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Breelyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breelyn 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 Breelyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breelyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, California recorded the most babies named Breelyn, while Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Breelyn
The given name Breelyn is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is thought to be a creative combination of the names Brielle and Evelyn, possibly intended to convey a sense of beauty and grace. While the name lacks a deep historical or cultural lineage, its components can be traced to various linguistic roots.
The first part, "Bree," is derived from the French word "bri," meaning "brightly colored" or "brown." This root can be found in names like Brielle, which likely originated as a topographic name referring to a place with brightly colored soil or vegetation. The second part, "lyn," is a common diminutive suffix in English names, often used to create a more feminine or affectionate form.
Despite its modern origins, a few notable individuals have borne the name Breelyn throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Breelyn Wilkes, an American artist born in 1972, known for her vibrant abstract paintings. Another is Breelyn Meadows, a Canadian author who published her debut novel, "The Winding Path," in 2005.
In the realm of sports, Breelyn Thompson was a standout soccer player from New Zealand, representing her country in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Additionally, Breelyn Croft, an Australian actress and model, gained recognition for her roles in several independent films in the early 2000s.
Perhaps the most notable figure with this name is Breelyn Williams, an American engineer and entrepreneur. Born in 1982, she founded a successful technology startup that revolutionized the field of sustainable energy solutions. Her contributions to the industry have earned her numerous accolades and recognition.
While the name Breelyn may lack deep historical roots, its unique combination of linguistic elements and the achievements of those who have borne it have contributed to its growing popularity in recent decades. As a relatively new name, its future significance and potential impact on cultural and societal narratives remain to be seen.
People
Breelyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breelyn 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
Breelyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breelyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,232 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breelyn 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 278,210 US residents.
Is Breelyn a common name?
We classify Breelyn as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,246 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breelyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Breelyn was 2015, when 83 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breelyn is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breelyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breelyn 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.