Breylon
A name of uncertain etymology, potentially blending elements from Celtic and Old Norse origin.
Name Census estimates that about 317 living Americans carry the first name Breylon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Breylon today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Breylon births was 2009 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Breylon. 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
317
~ 1 in 1,081,244 Americans
Peak year
2009
36 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,887
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Breylon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Breylon 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 163 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
Breylon 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 Breylon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Breylons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Breylon
The given name Breylon is a relatively modern and unique name that appears to have its origins in the late 20th century. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it is believed to be a combination of the English name Brayden and the French name Raylon.
Brayden is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic words "bràth" meaning "wealth" and "aidhu" meaning "fire." It gained popularity in the 1990s as a variant of the more traditional name Braden. Raylon, on the other hand, is a French name with roots in the Latin word "radius," meaning "ray" or "beam," and the French suffix "-on," often used to create masculine names.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Breylon can be traced back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, likely originating in the United States or Canada. While there are no known historical or religious references to the name, it has been adopted by a growing number of parents in recent decades, perhaps drawn to its unique and melodic sound.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Breylon is Breylon Franklin, an American basketball player born in 1993. He played college basketball at Southern University and A&M College before pursuing a professional career in the NBA G League and overseas.
Another prominent figure with the name is Breylon Townsend, an American football coach and former player. Born in 1991, Townsend played college football at Doane University and later joined the coaching staff at his alma mater.
In the field of music, Breylon Morrissette is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician born in 1992. He has released several albums and gained recognition for his unique blend of rock, pop, and R&B influences.
Breylon Johnson, born in 1995, is an American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular series "Grown-ish."
Lastly, Breylon Thompson, born in 1988, is an American author and motivational speaker known for his work on personal development and self-improvement.
While the name Breylon is still relatively uncommon, its growing popularity among parents in recent years suggests a continued interest in unique and modern names, often blending elements from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
People
Breylon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Breylon 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
Breylon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Breylon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 317 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Breylon 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 1,081,244 US residents.
Is Breylon a common name?
We classify Breylon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 320 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Breylon most popular?
The single biggest year for Breylon was 2009, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Breylon is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Breylon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Breylon 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.