Brilynn
A feminine name derived from the English word "brilliant", meaning bright or shining.
Name Census estimates that about 1,065 living Americans carry the first name Brilynn. It is a predominantly female name (98.9% of registrations). The average person named Brilynn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brilynn births was 2013 (83 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brilynn. 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
- • Brilynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 321,835 Americans
Peak year
2013
83 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2017 SSA rank
#3,275
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Brilynn
Brilynn leans heavily female at 98.9% of total registrations, but 12 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Brilynn as a male name
- Ranked #9,839 in 2017
- 7 male births in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (7 births)
Brilynn as a female name
- Ranked #3,275 in 2024
- 48 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (83 births)
Popularity
Brilynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brilynn 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 660 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Brilynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brilynn 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 Brilynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brilynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Texas, Indiana, Ohio recorded the most babies named Brilynn, while Oklahoma, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brilynn
The name Brilynn is a relatively modern English name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely a combination of the name Brianne and the suffix "-lynn," which has its roots in the Welsh word "llyn" meaning "lake" or "pool." The name does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, but it seems to have been created as a unique and creative name choice for parents in recent decades.
Despite its modern origins, the name Brilynn has gained some popularity and usage, particularly in the United States and Canada. However, due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no known historical references or records of the name appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or notable historical documents.
While the name Brilynn is not widely documented throughout history, there are a few individuals who have been known to bear this name in recent times. One notable example is Brilynn Rakes, an American country music singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles since the early 2010s.
Another individual with the name Brilynn is Brilynn Janene, an American model and social media influencer who has amassed a significant following on platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
In the world of sports, there is Brilynn Fields, an American softball player who has competed at the collegiate level and has been recognized for her athletic achievements.
Brilynn Naylor is an American author and writer who has published several works of fiction, including novels and short stories.
Lastly, Brilynn Streeter is an American artist and painter whose works have been showcased in various exhibitions and art galleries across the United States.
It is important to note that due to the relatively modern nature of the name Brilynn, the examples provided here may not be exhaustive, and there could be other individuals with this name who have not been widely documented or recognized.
People
Brilynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brilynn 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
Brilynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brilynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,065 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brilynn 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 321,835 US residents.
Is Brilynn a common name?
We classify Brilynn as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,074 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brilynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brilynn was 2013, when 83 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brilynn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brilynn a female name?
Yes, 98.9% of people registered as Brilynn 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.