Brylor
A masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Brylor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brylor today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brylor births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brylor. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brylor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,566
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Brylor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Brylor 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 Brylor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Brylor
The given name Brylor has its origins rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in central Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "bry," which translates to "sun," and "lor," meaning "golden." Thus, the name Brylor can be interpreted as "golden sun" or "sun's radiance."
The earliest recorded mention of the name Brylor can be traced back to an Etruscan funerary inscription from the 4th century BCE, where it was inscribed on a burial urn. This suggests that the name held significance in Etruscan culture and was likely associated with deities or revered individuals.
In the annals of history, one of the most notable figures bearing the name Brylor was an Etruscan philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. His works, though largely lost, are referenced by later Roman scholars for their contributions to the fields of geometry and astronomy.
During the Byzantine Empire, a Byzantine general named Brylor played a pivotal role in the defense of Constantinople against the Avars and Slavic invaders in the late 6th century CE. His tactical brilliance and unwavering leadership were instrumental in preserving the city's sovereignty.
In the 11th century, a German monk named Brylor gained renown for his illuminated manuscripts, which were renowned for their intricate designs and vibrant colors. His masterpieces, preserved in various monastic libraries, are considered among the finest examples of medieval illumination.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Brylor embarked on several voyages to the Americas, contributing to the mapping of the Caribbean islands and portions of the Gulf of Mexico. His detailed accounts of the indigenous peoples and landscapes he encountered provided invaluable insights into the New World.
Finally, in the 18th century, a French playwright named Brylor achieved fame for his satirical comedies that lampooned the excesses and hypocrisies of the aristocracy. His witty and biting dialogues earned him both acclaim and censure, reflecting the tumultuous social climate of the era.
People
Brylor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brylor 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
Brylor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brylor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brylor 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Brylor a common name?
We classify Brylor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brylor most popular?
The single biggest year for Brylor was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brylor is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brylor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brylor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brylor 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.
Is Brylor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brylor in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brylor can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Brylor?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.