Brylee
A feminine name of modern American origin, a blend of "Bri" and "Lee".
Name Census estimates that about 11,291 living Americans carry the first name Brylee. It is a predominantly female name (95.7% of registrations). The average person named Brylee today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brylee births was 2012 (808 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brylee. 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
- • Although Brylee is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 491 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Brylee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
11K
~ 1 in 30,356 Americans
Peak year
2012
808 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,014
Tracked since 1991
Gender
Gender distribution for Brylee
Brylee leans heavily female at 95.7% of total registrations, but 491 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Brylee as a male name
- Ranked #8,392 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (40 births)
Brylee as a female name
- Ranked #1,014 in 2024
- 250 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (771 births)
Popularity
Brylee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brylee 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 6,470 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
Brylee 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 Brylee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brylees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 43 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Brylee, while Maine, Alaska, New Mexico recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 227 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brylee
The name Brylee is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely rooted in the early 20th century. Its precise etymology is unclear, but it appears to be a combination of the Scottish surname "Bry" and the English suffix "-lee," which is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing.
While the name Brylee does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America. Its rise in usage can be attributed to the growing trend of creating unique and unconventional names by blending existing elements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brylee can be found in the United States, where a woman named Brylee Johnson was born in 1932 in the state of Ohio. However, it was not until the late 20th and early 21st centuries that the name began to gain broader recognition.
One notable figure with the name Brylee is Brylee Reneé, an American singer-songwriter born in 1995. She gained recognition for her appearance on the reality television show "The Voice" in 2018, where she showcased her musical talents.
Another individual with the name Brylee is Brylee Callender, an Australian model and social media influencer born in 1997. She has amassed a significant following on platforms like Instagram and has worked with various fashion and lifestyle brands.
In the literary world, Brylee Reese is an American author known for her young adult fiction novels. Her debut book, "Broken Pieces," was published in 2016 and received positive reviews from readers and critics alike.
Brylee Edmondson is an American actress who has appeared in several television shows and films. Some of her notable credits include roles in the series "The Walking Dead" and the film "Mid90s" in 2018.
While the name Brylee may be considered relatively new and modern, it has gained a foothold in various creative and artistic fields, with individuals bearing this name making their mark across different industries.
People
Brylee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brylee 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
Brylee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brylee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11,291 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brylee 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 30,356 US residents.
Is Brylee a common name?
We classify Brylee as "Uncommon". It ranks above 97.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11,399 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brylee most popular?
The single biggest year for Brylee was 2012, when 808 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brylee is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brylee a female name?
Yes, 95.7% of people registered as Brylee 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.