Brylie
A feminine variation of the name Bryony, derived from the Greek word "bryon" meaning moss or bryony plant.
Name Census estimates that about 2,115 living Americans carry the first name Brylie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brylie today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brylie births was 2009 (159 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brylie. 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
- • Brylie is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 162,059 Americans
Peak year
2009
159 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2003 SSA rank
#3,964
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Brylie
Out of the 2,137 babies given the name Brylie since 1880, 99.8% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Brylie as a male name
- Ranked #11,115 in 2003
- 5 male births in 2003
- Peak: 2003 (5 births)
Brylie as a female name
- Ranked #3,964 in 2024
- 37 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (159 births)
Popularity
Brylie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brylie 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 1,014 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
Brylie 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 Brylie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brylies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 21 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, California recorded the most babies named Brylie, while South Carolina, Minnesota, Idaho recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brylie
The name Brylie is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "brìgh," which means "vigor" or "strength." It is believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century, during the era of the Scottish Reformation.
The earliest recorded use of the name Brylie can be traced back to the town of Stirling, where it was used as a surname for families residing in the area. Over time, the name transitioned from a surname to a given name, particularly among Scottish families.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Brylie was Brylie MacIntosh, a Scottish warrior who lived in the late 16th century. According to historical records, he was renowned for his bravery and strength on the battlefield, which aligns with the meaning of the name.
Another notable figure with the name Brylie was Brylie Stewart, a Scottish poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "The Bard's Lyre," which celebrated Scottish culture and heritage.
In the 18th century, Brylie Cunningham, a Scottish merchant and explorer, gained recognition for his travels to the Americas. His journals and accounts of his voyages provided valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes he encountered.
Moving into the 19th century, Brylie Mackenzie was a Scottish author and playwright who made significant contributions to Scottish literature. Her most famous work, "The Highland Lass," was a celebrated novel that explored the lives and struggles of the Scottish Highlanders.
The name Brylie has also been associated with notable figures in more recent times, such as Brylie Watson, a Scottish artist renowned for her vibrant landscape paintings that captured the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
While the name Brylie has roots in Scottish culture and history, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its origins and connection to the concept of strength and vigor remain deeply rooted in its Scottish heritage.
People
Brylie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brylie 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
Brylie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brylie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,115 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brylie 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 162,059 US residents.
Is Brylie a common name?
We classify Brylie as "Rare". It ranks above 93.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brylie most popular?
The single biggest year for Brylie was 2009, when 159 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brylie is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brylie a female name?
Yes, 99.8% of people registered as Brylie 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.