Brynlynn
Combination of Celtic elements meaning "hill" and "lake, pool".
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Brynlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brynlynn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brynlynn births was 2015 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brynlynn. 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
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
2015
17 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,644
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Brynlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brynlynn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 128 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Brynlynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brynlynn 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 Brynlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brynlynn
The name Brynlynn is a relatively modern invention, combining elements from different linguistic origins. The first part of the name, "Bryn," has Welsh roots and means "hill" or "mound." This element is found in many place names across Wales and parts of England, reflecting the region's geography.
The latter part, "lynn," is derived from the Old English word "linn," meaning a waterfall, pool, or stream. This element is commonly found in English and Scottish place names, often indicating a location near a body of water or a particular topographic feature.
While the name Brynlynn itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components have been used in various contexts throughout the centuries. For example, the element "bryn" appears in place names like Bryn Mawr, which means "great hill" in Welsh, and is the name of a prestigious women's college in Pennsylvania, USA.
As for recorded examples of the name Brynlynn, it does not appear to have been widely used until the late 20th or early 21st century. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name:
1. Brynlynn Spears (born 1987), an American actress and model, best known for her role in the television series "Days of Our Lives."
2. Brynlynn Johnson (born 1993), an American singer and songwriter who gained popularity on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
3. Brynlynn Parker (born 1998), a Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded her own clothing line at a young age.
4. Brynlynn Reeves (born 2002), an Australian-born actress and dancer who has appeared in several stage productions and television shows.
5. Brynlynn Michaels (born 2005), an American child model and influencer, known for her work with various fashion brands and her social media presence.
It's worth noting that while the name Brynlynn is relatively new, it reflects a broader trend in recent decades of creating unique and creative baby names by combining elements from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
People
Brynlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brynlynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brynlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brynlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brynlynn 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 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Brynlynn a common name?
We classify Brynlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 183 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brynlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Brynlynn was 2015, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brynlynn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brynlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brynlynn 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.