Brylon
An invented name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 591 living Americans carry the first name Brylon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brylon today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brylon births was 2011 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brylon. 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
591
~ 1 in 579,957 Americans
Peak year
2011
55 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,393
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Brylon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brylon 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 337 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
Brylon 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 Brylon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brylons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Louisiana, Texas, Georgia recorded the most babies named Brylon, while Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brylon
The name Brylon is believed to have originated from a combination of the Old English words "bryl" meaning brook or stream, and "tun" meaning an enclosure or settlement. This suggests that the name may have roots in early Anglo-Saxon communities, potentially referring to a settlement near a brook or stream.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Brylon dates back to the 11th century, where it is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a historic manuscript recording landholders and tenants in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. This early reference indicates that the name was in use among certain Anglo-Saxon families during this period.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Brylon de Wynton was recorded as a monk and chronicler at the Benedictine monastery in Winchester, England. His written works, which have survived to this day, provide insights into the religious and cultural life of the time.
During the late 15th century, a Brylon Smythe was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, England. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the city's thriving wool trade and was a respected member of the local community.
In the 17th century, a Brylon Hawkins was noted as a renowned botanist and herbalist, known for his extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and their uses. His contributions to the field of botany and natural remedies were significant during this period.
Another notable figure bearing the name Brylon was Sir Brylon Abercrombie, a Scottish military officer who served in the British Army during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He played a crucial role in various campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars, and was highly regarded for his leadership and strategic abilities.
Throughout history, the name Brylon has maintained a presence, albeit relatively uncommon, primarily in parts of England, Scotland, and other regions with Anglo-Saxon or Celtic influences. While not as widely popular as some other names, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, merchants, military figures, and others who have left their mark in their respective fields.
People
Brylon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brylon 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
Brylon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brylon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 591 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brylon 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 579,957 US residents.
Is Brylon a common name?
We classify Brylon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 596 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brylon most popular?
The single biggest year for Brylon was 2011, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brylon is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brylon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brylon 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.