Brynnan
Of Celtic origin, a diminutive form of "Brennan" meaning "descendant of the freckled one".
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Brynnan. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brynnan today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brynnan births was 2011 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brynnan. 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
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
2011
15 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,552
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Brynnan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brynnan from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 77 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
Brynnan 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 Brynnan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brynnans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Brynnan
The name Brynnan is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word "bryn," meaning "hill" or "mound," combined with the diminutive suffix "-an." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived on or near a hill or mound.
In terms of historical references, the name Brynnan does not appear to be widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it is possible that variations of the name may have been used in local Welsh communities or records from earlier centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Brynnan was Brynnan ap Gwilym (born around 1460), a Welsh poet and bard who lived during the late 15th century. He is known for his contributions to the literary tradition of Welsh poetry and his writings on nature and love.
Another notable figure was Brynnan Jones (1847-1923), a Welsh minister and religious leader. He served as a Baptist minister in various churches throughout Wales and was involved in educational and social reform movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the field of sports, Brynnan Price (born 1983) is a Welsh professional rugby player who has played for various clubs, including the Ospreys and the Scarlets. He has also represented Wales at the international level.
In the realm of literature, Brynnan Sullivan (born 1976) is an American author and poet. He has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized with various literary awards and honors.
Lastly, Brynnan Gallagher (born 1985) is an Irish musician and singer-songwriter. He has released several albums and has toured extensively, performing his blend of folk and indie rock music.
While the name Brynnan may not be as widely known as some other names, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their communities.
People
Brynnan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brynnan 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
Brynnan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brynnan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brynnan 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 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Brynnan a common name?
We classify Brynnan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 165 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brynnan most popular?
The single biggest year for Brynnan was 2011, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brynnan is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brynnan a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brynnan 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.