Brylynn
A modern invented name with possible meanings "daughter of the brook" or "brow of the hill".
Name Census estimates that about 504 living Americans carry the first name Brylynn. It is a predominantly female name (99.0% of registrations). The average person named Brylynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brylynn births was 2013 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brylynn. 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
504
~ 1 in 680,068 Americans
Peak year
2013
37 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2019 SSA rank
#5,031
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Brylynn
Out of the 508 babies given the name Brylynn since 1880, 99.0% 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.
Brylynn as a male name
- Ranked #12,443 in 2019
- 5 male births in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (5 births)
Brylynn as a female name
- Ranked #5,031 in 2024
- 26 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (37 births)
Popularity
Brylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brylynn 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 321 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Brylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brylynn 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 Brylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brylynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Indiana recorded the most babies named Brylynn, while Indiana, Ohio, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brylynn
The given name Brylynn is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or etymological origins from ancient languages or cultures. The name seems to be a creative amalgamation of the prefix "Bry" and the suffix "lynn," both of which have separate etymological histories.
The prefix "Bry" may be derived from the Welsh word "bry," meaning "precious" or "valuable." Alternatively, it could be a shortened form of the Old English name "Brian," which means "high" or "noble." The suffix "lynn," on the other hand, is commonly associated with names of English or Scottish origin, often referring to a body of water or a waterfall.
Given the relatively recent emergence of the name Brylynn, there are no known historical references or mentions in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Additionally, there are no widely recognized famous individuals from earlier eras who bore this name.
However, in modern times, a few notable individuals have carried the name Brylynn. One example is Brylynn Bowden, an American fashion model and social media influencer born in 1998. Another is Brylynn Gribben, a young American actress known for her roles in television series like "The Rookie" and "S.W.A.T."
While the name Brylynn may lack a deep historical or cultural significance, its creation reflects the contemporary trend of combining elements from different linguistic backgrounds to create unique and distinctive names. As a relatively new name, its popularity and usage are likely to evolve and shape its future associations and meanings.
People
Brylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brylynn 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
Brylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 504 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brylynn 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 680,068 US residents.
Is Brylynn a common name?
We classify Brylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 508 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brylynn was 2013, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brylynn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brylynn a female name?
Yes, 99.0% of people registered as Brylynn 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.