Breylan
Of uncertain origin and meaning, potentially a blend of "Brey" and "Ian".
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the first name Breylan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Breylan today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breylan births was 2010 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breylan. 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
167
~ 1 in 2,052,421 Americans
Peak year
2010
19 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2022 SSA rank
#7,334
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Breylan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breylan 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 76 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
Breylan 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 Breylan 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 Breylan
The name Breylan originates from the ancient Gaelic language, spoken by the Celtic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and northern France. It is thought to have emerged around the 5th century CE, during the early medieval period.
Breylan is derived from the Gaelic words "breith" meaning "birth" and "lan" meaning "full" or "complete". The name can be interpreted as "full birth" or "complete birth", possibly referring to a child born without complications or a child born to fulfill a family's hopes and aspirations.
There are no known historical references to the name Breylan in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some early records suggest that the name was used sporadically among Celtic clans in the British Isles during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Breylan can be found in the annals of the O'Neill clan, a prominent Irish dynasty that ruled parts of Ulster from the 13th to the 17th century. Breylan O'Neill, born in 1274, was a minor chieftain who participated in the Scottish Wars of Independence against the English.
Another notable bearer of the name was Breylan MacIvor, a Scottish warrior who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the First War of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. MacIvor was renowned for his bravery and is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles.
In the 16th century, Breylan Fitzpatrick was a celebrated Irish poet and bard who composed works in praise of the Fitzpatrick clan, one of the leading noble families in the province of Leinster.
During the 17th century, Breylan O'Donnell was a renowned Irish harpist and composer who contributed significantly to the preservation of traditional Irish music. His compositions were widely admired and performed throughout the Gaelic-speaking regions of Ireland.
In the late 18th century, Breylan O'Byrne was a prominent Irish rebel who participated in the Irish Rebellion of 1798, fighting against British rule in Ireland. He was captured and executed for his role in the uprising, becoming a martyr in the eyes of many Irish nationalists.
People
Breylan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breylan 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
Breylan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breylan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 167 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breylan 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 2,052,421 US residents.
Is Breylan a common name?
We classify Breylan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 169 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breylan most popular?
The single biggest year for Breylan was 2010, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breylan is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breylan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breylan in the SSA data are male. 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.