Brelynn
Of uncertain derivation, meaning perhaps a combination of Celtic roots signifying "rain" or "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 1,016 living Americans carry the first name Brelynn. It is a predominantly female name (99.5% of registrations). The average person named Brelynn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brelynn births was 2016 (76 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brelynn. 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
- • Brelynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 337,357 Americans
Peak year
2016
76 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2010 SSA rank
#4,777
Tracked since 1989
Gender
Gender distribution for Brelynn
Out of the 1,027 babies given the name Brelynn since 1880, 99.5% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Brelynn as a male name
- Ranked #12,496 in 2010
- 5 male births in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (5 births)
Brelynn as a female name
- Ranked #4,777 in 2024
- 28 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (76 births)
Popularity
Brelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brelynn 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 531 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Brelynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brelynn 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 Brelynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brelynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Texas, Mississippi, Alabama recorded the most babies named Brelynn, while Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brelynn
The name Brelynn is a relatively modern invention, emerging in the late 20th century as a combination of the names Brianna and Lynn. It does not have any direct linguistic roots in ancient languages or cultures. However, its component elements can be traced back to various sources.
The first part, "Bre," is likely derived from the Celtic word "bri," meaning "hill" or "elevated place." This root appears in many Celtic names, such as Brian, Briana, and Brianna. The second part, "lynn," is an English surname that originated as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a lake or pool.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Brelynn specifically, as it is a modern coinage. However, some notable individuals who bore this name include:
1. Brelynn Smith (born 1987), an American professional soccer player who played for the Boston Breakers in the National Women's Soccer League.
2. Brelynn Barker-Rapp (born 1992), an American actress best known for her role as Avery Jennings in the TV series "Liv and Maddie."
3. Brelynn Sutton (born 1995), an American gymnast who competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in the team event in 2016.
4. Brelynn Coil (born 1998), an American actress who has appeared in various TV shows and films, including "The Young and the Restless" and "The Night Shift."
5. Brelynn Wyatt (born 2001), an American singer and songwriter who gained popularity on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
While the name Brelynn is relatively new and lacks a deep historical background, it has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek unique and creative names for their children. Its combination of Celtic and English elements contributes to its distinctive sound and appeal.
People
Brelynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brelynn 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
Brelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,016 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brelynn 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 337,357 US residents.
Is Brelynn a common name?
We classify Brelynn as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,027 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brelynn was 2016, when 76 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brelynn is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brelynn a female name?
Yes, 99.5% of people registered as Brelynn 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.