Bryndle
A masculine name derived from the Old English word for "brindled" or streaked.
Name Census estimates that about 272 living Americans carry the first name Bryndle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bryndle today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bryndle births was 2016 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bryndle. 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
272
~ 1 in 1,260,126 Americans
Peak year
2016
44 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,261
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Bryndle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bryndle 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 209 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
Bryndle 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 Bryndle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bryndles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bryndle
The given name Bryndle finds its origins in Old English and Germanic languages, emerging from the root word "bryn" which means "fiery" or "burning." This name likely emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, sometime between the 5th and 11th centuries AD. The name's etymological roots suggest it may have been used to refer to individuals with fiery red hair or a passionate temperament.
While no direct references to the name Bryndle have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Germanic tribes that migrated to Britain during the Migration Period. The earliest recorded instances of the name Bryndle date back to the late 11th century, appearing in various parish records and chronicles from that era.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Bryndle was Sir Bryndle Fitzwilliam, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Another notable figure was Bryndle the Scribe, a 12th-century monk renowned for his exceptional calligraphy skills and illuminated manuscripts.
In the 13th century, Bryndle de Montfort gained recognition as a skilled archer who fought alongside Simon de Montfort during the Second Barons' War against King Henry III. His bravery and marksmanship were celebrated in various contemporary accounts.
During the Tudor period, Bryndle Cavendish (1551-1628) was a prominent courtier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with various European powers.
In the 17th century, Bryndle Cromwell (1599-1668), a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell, made a name for himself as a respected Puritan minister and author. His sermons and religious writings were widely read and influential during the English Civil War era.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Bryndle throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and resonance across different eras and contexts.
People
Bryndle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bryndle 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
Bryndle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bryndle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 272 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bryndle 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 1,260,126 US residents.
Is Bryndle a common name?
We classify Bryndle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 274 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bryndle most popular?
The single biggest year for Bryndle was 2016, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bryndle is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bryndle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bryndle 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.