Brileigh
An invented feminine name combining the sounds of Bree and Leigh.
Name Census estimates that about 956 living Americans carry the first name Brileigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brileigh today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brileigh births was 2011 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brileigh. 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
956
~ 1 in 358,530 Americans
Peak year
2011
78 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,964
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Brileigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brileigh 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 562 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
Brileigh 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 Brileigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brileighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky recorded the most babies named Brileigh, while Oklahoma, Ohio, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brileigh
The name Brileigh is a relatively modern invention, believed to have emerged in the late 20th century as a creative variation of the traditional name Briley. Its origins are not rooted in any particular language or culture, but rather a product of contemporary naming trends favoring unique and unconventional spellings.
While the name Brileigh itself does not have any direct historical references, it shares similarities with the name Briley, which is thought to have originated as an English surname derived from the Old English word "bri," meaning "dweller near the bridge." However, the connection between Brileigh and this etymology is tenuous at best.
As a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of Brileigh in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest documented examples of the name are likely to be found in modern birth records and databases, reflecting its recent emergence as a given name.
Due to its novelty, there are no famous historical figures known to have borne the name Brileigh. However, it is possible that some contemporary individuals may have been given this name, but their notability is yet to be established.
It is worth noting that the popularity and usage of the name Brileigh may be subject to fleeting trends, as unconventional name spellings often experience fluctuations in favor over time. Nevertheless, the name remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a modern and individualized name for their child.
People
Brileigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brileigh 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
Brileigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brileigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 956 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brileigh 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 358,530 US residents.
Is Brileigh a common name?
We classify Brileigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 965 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brileigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Brileigh was 2011, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brileigh is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brileigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brileigh 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.