Brynleigh
A feminine name of English origin meaning "from the hill meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 3,739 living Americans carry the first name Brynleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brynleigh today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brynleigh births was 2022 (385 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brynleigh. 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
- • Brynleigh is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
3.7K
~ 1 in 91,670 Americans
Peak year
2022
385 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#804
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Brynleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brynleigh 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 1,893 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brynleigh 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 Brynleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brynleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 35 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Georgia recorded the most babies named Brynleigh, while Idaho, Washington, Utah recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 85 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brynleigh
The given name Brynleigh is a relatively modern invention, combining elements from various sources. Brynleigh is believed to be a blend of the Welsh name Bryn, meaning "hill" or "mound," and the English name Leigh, derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning "meadow" or "clearing." The name Brynleigh can be interpreted as "hill meadow" or "meadow on a hill."
While the name itself is of recent origin, its components have a rich linguistic history. The Welsh name Bryn has its roots in the Celtic language family and can be traced back to ancient Brittonic tribes. Similarly, the Old English word "leah" has its origins in the Germanic languages spoken by Anglo-Saxon settlers in Britain.
There are no recorded instances of the name Brynleigh appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern usage. However, the individual elements that make up the name, such as Bryn and Leigh, have appeared in various contexts throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of a person bearing a name similar to Brynleigh is Bryn ap Gruffydd (c. 1300-1361), a Welsh nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between Wales and England during the 14th century.
Another notable figure with a related name is Leigh Hunt (1784-1859), an English essayist, poet, and critic who was a central figure in the Romantic movement and a close friend of poets such as John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Bryndís Sveinsdóttir (born 1971) is an Icelandic author and playwright who has written several award-winning plays and novels, often exploring themes of identity and social issues.
Bryn Renner (born 1991) is an American former college football quarterback who played for the University of North Carolina and later spent time in the NFL as a practice squad member.
Bryn Gatland (born 1995) is a professional rugby player from New Zealand, representing the Highlanders in Super Rugby and Canterbury in domestic competitions.
It is important to note that while the name Brynleigh itself may be relatively new, its components have a rich linguistic heritage and have been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting the cultural diversity and linguistic influences that have shaped the English language over time.
People
Brynleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brynleigh 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
Brynleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brynleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,739 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brynleigh 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 91,670 US residents.
Is Brynleigh a common name?
We classify Brynleigh as "Rare". It ranks above 95.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,765 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brynleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Brynleigh was 2022, when 385 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brynleigh is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brynleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brynleigh 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.