Breelynn
A unique combination of unknown origin, potentially blending feminine names.
Name Census estimates that about 506 living Americans carry the first name Breelynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Breelynn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breelynn births was 2015 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breelynn. 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
506
~ 1 in 677,380 Americans
Peak year
2015
45 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,654
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Breelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breelynn 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 312 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Breelynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Breelynn 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 Breelynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breelynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Breelynn
Breelynn is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the United States. It is a combination of the English name "Bree" and the suffix "-lynn", which is derived from the Gaelic word "linn" meaning "pool" or "lake". The name Bree itself is a shortened form of the Old French name "Brielle", which means "from the place of brick" or "resembling brick".
The earliest recorded use of the name Breelynn can be traced back to the late 20th century, likely around the 1980s or 1990s. It gained popularity as a unique and feminine name choice for baby girls, reflecting a trend towards creating more distinctive and creative names during that time period.
While the name Breelynn does not have a long historical legacy, it does share some similarities with other names of Celtic and French origins. For instance, the name "Brianna" is derived from the Celtic elements "bri" meaning "high" or "noble" and "ann" meaning "grace". The French name "Brielle" also shares the same root as Breelynn, though it is a more established name with a longer history.
In terms of notable individuals bearing the name Breelynn, there are a few examples worth mentioning. Breelynn Anderson is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and commercials. Breelynn Malone is a former college basketball player who played for the University of South Carolina from 2015 to 2019. Breelynn Wilson is an American singer and songwriter who has released several singles and albums in the country music genre.
While not as widely used as some other names, Breelynn has gained a certain level of popularity and recognition in recent decades. Its unique blend of Celtic and French influences, combined with its modern and distinctive sound, has likely contributed to its appeal among parents seeking a name that stands out while maintaining a sense of familiarity.
People
Breelynn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with B
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FAQ
Breelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 506 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breelynn 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 677,380 US residents.
Is Breelynn a common name?
We classify Breelynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 510 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Breelynn was 2015, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breelynn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breelynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breelynn 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.