Bryleigh first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Bryleigh has been for the last 28 years (from 1997 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Bryleigh

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Brie and Leighton.

Popularity of Bryleigh by gender

Based on the last 28 years of data, Bryleigh is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 119 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Bryleigh.

YearMale CountFemale Count
20240119
20230118
20220175
20210160
20200182
20190195
20180253
20170262
20160317
20150320
20140299
20130310
20120307
20110282
20100254
20090250
20080193
20070138
20060139
20050109
2004067
2003035
2002031
2001030
2000013
1998014
199705

The history of the first name Bryleigh

The name Bryleigh is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century as a creative spelling variation of the name Briley. The name itself does not have any known linguistic or cultural roots in ancient languages or civilizations.

While the exact origin of Bryleigh is uncertain, it is likely a combination of the popular prefix "Bry" found in names like Bryan, Bryant, and Bryson, along with the suffix "-leigh" often used in feminine names like Ashleigh, Kyleigh, and Ryleigh. The blending of these elements creates a name with a unique and modern sound.

As a relatively new name, there are no historical references or recordings of Bryleigh in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from previous centuries. However, due to its increasing popularity in recent decades, there are now several notable individuals who bear this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bryleigh is Bryleigh Anne Soucie, an American child actress born in 2005, known for her roles in television shows like Rizzoli & Isles and Brothers & Sisters.

Another notable Bryleigh is Bryleigh Macayla Kilgo, an American beauty pageant titleholder who won the titles of Miss Teen United States and Miss Teen Universe in 2019.

In the world of sports, Bryleigh Cummings is a Canadian soccer player who has represented her country at the youth levels and currently plays for the University of Memphis women's soccer team.

Bryleigh Gerlach is an American singer and songwriter who gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube, releasing her debut single "Over and Over" in 2021.

Lastly, Bryleigh Jasper is an American child actress known for her role as Selene in the TV series Paradise City, which premiered in 2021.

While these are just a few examples, the name Bryleigh continues to gain popularity among parents seeking unique and modern names for their children, ensuring that more notable individuals bearing this name will likely emerge in the years to come.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Bryleigh was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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