Brynnlee
A feminine name of Scottish origin, meaning "stream in the meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 1,828 living Americans carry the first name Brynnlee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brynnlee today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brynnlee births was 2021 (163 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brynnlee. 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
- • Brynnlee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 187,502 Americans
Peak year
2021
163 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,538
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Brynnlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brynnlee 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 1,024 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Brynnlee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brynnlee 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 Brynnlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brynnlees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 24 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Brynnlee, while South Carolina, Nebraska, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brynnlee
The name Brynnlee is a relatively modern invention, having emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have clear linguistic or cultural origins, but rather seems to be a creative combination of the name elements "Brynn" and "lee."
The name Brynn likely derives from the Welsh name Bryn, meaning "hill" or "mound." This name element has been used in various combinations throughout history, particularly in Welsh and English names. The suffix "-lee" is a common element in English names, often denoting a geographic feature such as a meadow or clearing.
While the name Brynnlee itself does not have a long historical record, it may be inspired by the popularity of names combining traditional elements with modern spellings or variations. This trend has become increasingly common in recent decades as parents seek unique and personalized names for their children.
As a relatively new name, there are no notable historical figures who bore the name Brynnlee. However, over time, as the name gains popularity, it is likely that individuals with this name will make their mark in various fields and leave their imprint on history.
It is worth noting that while the name Brynnlee may not have a rich historical heritage, it carries the potential for its bearers to shape its meaning and significance in the years to come. Names often take on new resonances and associations through the lives and achievements of those who bear them.
People
Brynnlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brynnlee 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
Brynnlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brynnlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,828 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brynnlee 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 187,502 US residents.
Is Brynnlee a common name?
We classify Brynnlee as "Rare". It ranks above 93.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,841 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brynnlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Brynnlee was 2021, when 163 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brynnlee is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brynnlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brynnlee 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.