Brylin
A modern invented name, a blend of Bryan and the suffix -lyn.
Name Census estimates that about 540 living Americans carry the first name Brylin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Brylin today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brylin births was 2012 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brylin. 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
540
~ 1 in 634,730 Americans
Peak year
2012
42 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,457
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Brylin
Brylin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 544 total registrations, 322 (59.2%) were male and 222 (40.8%) were female.
Brylin as a male name
- Ranked #5,457 in 2024
- 17 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (27 births)
Brylin as a female name
- Ranked #10,458 in 2023
- 9 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2015 (23 births)
Popularity
Brylin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brylin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 344 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
Brylin 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 Brylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brylins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Brylin
The name Brylin is a relatively modern name with unclear origins. It does not appear to have a direct connection to any specific language or culture from ancient times. However, some speculate that it may be a variation or combination of other names with Celtic or Gaelic roots, such as Brian or Bryn.
Despite the lack of a clear historical trail, the name Brylin has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a gender-neutral name, suitable for both boys and girls.
While there are no recorded instances of prominent historical figures bearing the name Brylin, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name in more recent times. One such person is Brylin Goss, an American actress and model born in 1998, known for her roles in television shows and films.
Another individual with the name Brylin is Brylin Powell, an American football wide receiver who played for the University of Texas in the mid-2010s. His accomplishments on the field helped bring some attention to this relatively uncommon name.
In the literary world, Brylin MacKenzie is a contemporary author of young adult fiction, known for her popular book series. Her works have introduced the name Brylin to a wider audience of readers.
While records of individuals named Brylin prior to the 20th century are scarce, the name's growing popularity in recent decades suggests that it may continue to gain traction and potentially develop a more established historical narrative in the years to come.
It is worth noting that the lack of a deep historical lineage does not diminish the significance or appeal of the name Brylin. Many modern names have emerged in recent times, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of language and culture.
People
Brylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brylin 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
Brylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 540 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brylin 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 634,730 US residents.
Is Brylin a common name?
We classify Brylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 544 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Brylin was 2012, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brylin is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brylin a male name?
Yes, 59.2% of people registered as Brylin in the SSA data are male. 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.