Bryella
A feminine name of English origin, meaning "small, brave one".
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Bryella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bryella today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bryella births was 2013 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bryella. 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
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
2013
13 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,020
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Bryella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bryella from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Bryella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bryella 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 Bryella 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 Bryella
The name Bryella is a relatively rare and unique name with an intriguing history. Its origins can be traced back to an ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of what is now modern-day Ireland. Bryella is believed to be derived from the Celtic word "bri," which means "hill" or "elevated ground," and the suffix "-ella," which was often used as a diminutive form in Celtic naming traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bryella can be found in an ancient Irish manuscript from the 8th century AD. The manuscript, a collection of traditional stories and legends, mentions a female character named Bryella who was described as a wise and revered druidess. This suggests that the name may have held significant cultural and spiritual significance within Celtic societies of that era.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Bryella of Kildare was a renowned herbalist and healer in the Irish town of Kildare. She was widely respected for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her dedication to helping the sick and injured. Bryella of Kildare's legacy has been preserved in local folklore and she is often celebrated as a pioneering figure in the field of traditional medicine.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Bryella Bianchi (1456-1523) gained recognition for her exquisite portraits and religious paintings. Her works were widely admired for their intricate details and vibrant colors, and several of her pieces are still displayed in renowned galleries across Europe.
In the 19th century, Bryella Abramson (1823-1897) was a Swedish writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education. She published several influential works that challenged traditional gender roles and advocated for greater opportunities for women in academia and the workforce.
Another notable individual with the name Bryella was the French botanist Bryella Durand (1879-1954). She made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was renowned for her extensive research on the flora of the French Alps. Durand's meticulous observations and detailed records of alpine plant species were invaluable resources for future generations of botanists and naturalists.
People
Bryella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bryella 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
Bryella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bryella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bryella 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Bryella a common name?
We classify Bryella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 130 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bryella most popular?
The single biggest year for Bryella was 2013, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bryella is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bryella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bryella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bryella 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.
Is Bryella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bryella in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bryella can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Bryella?
Find out how many Americans are named Bryella on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.